Hydrotherapy
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Hydrotherapy offers a therapeutic, relaxed and enjoyable workout.
Many dogs are not adequately exercised in day to day life, especially if suffering from arthritic joints or after an injury or surgery. Controlled swimming allows muscles to be stimulated and exercised without the stress element associated with land-based exercise, which potentially can cause pain. Vets often recommend a course of hydrotherapy for pre and post-surgical conditioning, weight reduction in obese animals, painless exercise for pets with arthritis or dysplasia, cardiovascular workout for seniors, rehabilitation for stroke sufferers and pain management. Hydrotherapy, if initiated early in the course of disease, can help to maintain muscle tone in cases of degenerative and neurological diseases. Hydrotherapy provides an effective means of maintaining fitness and toning muscle, particularly in the winter months, for dogs training in competitive athletics. It is also a valuable aid to the professional handler.
