Monday, October 25, 2010

Physical therapy for animals

Ever heard of this term before? Yes now we have PTs who are experts in animals only.It sound so interesting, I wish a could see a "gait training session for a dog or a horse".  Some of the interventions that can be done are mentioned below....
  • Therapeutic exercise 
  • Manual therapy
  • Therapeutic massage                                   
  • Scar tissue massage
  • Strengthening
  • Range of motion
  • Stretching 
  • Muscle spasm and trigger point relief
  • Gait and functional re-training
  • Ultrasound
  • Electrical stimulation
  • Heat
  • Cold
  • Hydrotherapy / Swimming
For more information please click here http://www.pt4animals.com/Default1578.html?tabid=884

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