Canine hydrotherapy is a great way to exercise your dog's muscles without putting too much weight on their joints. It is significantly important to strengthen muscles before an operation to prevent problems occurring after. A conditions effecting the nerves and joints, just as common and painful in dogs as in humans.

Our team specialise in treating both short and long term spinal injuries, causing pain and difficulty in movement. ACT Now! in Newbury is located inside Falkland Veterinary Surgery on Newtown Road, Newbury and offers a wide range of services.

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Hydrotherapy

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Aquatic treadmill hydrotherapy is the perfect way to exercise muscles as it quickly builds muscle through the resistance of the water but has the benefit of partial weight bearing on the joints due to the buoyancy provided by the water. As the dogs' body is supported by the water the normal stresses placed on bones, tendons and joints is greatly reduced therefore preventing further damage occurring to the already damaged or weakened area.

Arthritis

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Osteoarthritis presents itself with limping due to joint pain. The dog will shows signs of joint stiffness, struggling to get up especially after a long period of rest, impaired mobility due to the cartilage being gradually worn away. Through palpation of the joint you may feel swelling and inflammation.

Hip and elbow dysplasia

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The hip joins the hind leg to the body and is a ball and socket joint with the Femeral Head located at the top of the Femur fitting into the Acetabulum located in the Pelvis. In a healthy Hip the Femeral Head rotates smoothly within the socket and the bones should through their shape fit perfectly with no rubbing or friction.

CDRM Chronic degenerative radiculomyelopathy

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CDRM is a degenerative disorder of the spinal cord between the Thoracic vertebrae's and the Lumbar vertebrae's. The presenting conditions may start with hind weakness in one pelvic limb which gradually progress resulting in the hind leg being dragged. The dog will have no proprioception and nail scuffing will occur as a result.

Spinal injuries

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The sensory receptors in muscles, tendons and joints carry impulses towards the central nervous system (CNS). These are called Proprioceptors. The CNS receives simuli through the environment and the skin and from this information regulates the function of the body and controls the skeletal muscles.

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