The hydrotherapy pool allows the animal to exercise in a non weight bearing environment which relieves pressure on joints, reducing pain and encouraging range of movement which may not be obtainable on the ground.
The word hydrotherapy originates from Greece and translates into water-healing it has been used and proven for thousands of years all over the world. It was originally used for humans but over the year has been just as successful on horses and dogs.
The warm water of the pool helps with blood circulation this helps prevent swelling
Swimming in a controlled environment exercises virtually every muscle in their body and also greatly improves cardiovascular fitness
It is also an ideal treatment for working / showing dogs as it helps with general fitness and muscle mass. It is a highly intensive form of exercise and just a few minutes in the pool is equivalent to a long walk
Swimming is proven to be beneficial for the following conditions:
- Arthritis
- Hip / Elbow dysplasia
- OCD
- Cruciate ligament rupture
- Patella luxation
- Degenerative myelopathy
- Intervertebral disc rupture
- Spondylosis / Spondylitis
- Mobility problems related to age or obesity
- Young active dogs on restricted exercise
- Cardiovascular fitness
- Relief of pain, swelling and stiffness
- Supports muscles and joints with zero impact
- Increases range of muscle and jointÂ
movement - Improves cardiovascular fitness
- Improves the dogs mental wellbeing