How Does it Work?
- Conditioning by exercise helps enhance balance, strength, gait, transitions and overall fitness.
- Therapeutic exercise programs are designed to progress as patients improve and reach fitness or recovery goals.
How Does it Help?
- Regular therapeutic exercise is indicated for patients with known musculoskeletal disorders, even if they are not yet showing symptoms.
- Regular therapeutic exercise helps prevent loss of strength and muscle atrophy commonly seen in geriatric dogs.
- Participation in planned therapeutic exercise helps strengthen the human-animal bond.
- Specific exercises targeting strengthening of muscle groups play a role in recovery and return to function after surgery.
- Exercises can be tailored to address problems with balance, proprioception, posture and difficulty rising.
