Just  like people, animals may need therapy after orthopedic
surgery, or may suffer from proprioceptive (awareness of limbs
and placement) disorders, adhesions, decreased range of motion,
paralysis, and osteo-arthritis. With the aid of your veterinarian,
we can devise an outpatient program specific to your pet’s
needs.
Acupuncture  is a 5000+ year old tradition of Chinese medicine.
Acupuncture involves insertion of fine needles into specific
points on the body to bring about physiological responses
to relieve pain and/or treat dis-ease.
The trained chiropractor can manipulate physical structure
to help realign bones and joints. Gait analysis is integral
to chiropractic treatment plans.
Hydrotherapy is the centerpiece of ARC’s rehabilitation
program. Incorporating the newest technology of the underwater
treadmill, it is the easiest way for the body to build strength
in joints and muscles. The water creates buoyancy, reducing
the weight bearing to a minimum. We use this treatment to
improve strength, range of motion and build stamina. An ozonator
is used to purify the water, lessening the amount of chemicals
needed to maintain proper pH and ensure proper sanitation.
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view a short movie of the treadmill in a new window, click
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Before we begin any workout, we stretch and warm-up the animal’s
body. This aids in increasing range of motion, relaxation
of muscles, and reduction of pain and inflammation from spasming
muscles, post- injury/surgery, and/or arthritis. We show
many of the exercises to owners so they are able to continue
the therapy at home, between sessions.
PST  is used to direct a signal through a low level electromagnetic
field to injured tissue to tell the body to repair or replace
the damaged cells. This is great for pets with arthritis,
hip dysplasia, and degenerative joint disease. PST is a
non-invasive, possible alternative to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
drugs (NSAIDs). This treatment is administered as a series
of nine daily treatments.
Cold laser therapy is used to treat deep tissue at the cellular
level by causing cells to produce certain enzymes, and
manufacture protein substances. Cold Laser Therapy is used
to increase the healing rate of wounds, reduce swelling
or edema, break down bruises and blood clots, and reduce
pain. Cold Laser
Therapy is also used on acupuncture points.
ARC  also has an above
ground pool with counter-flow jets. This is a completely
non weight-bearing exercise that allows the animal to have
full flexion, increase stamina, endurance, and proprioception
(awareness of limbs and placement).
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