CVO ACCREDITED SMALL ANIMAL OFFICE

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• CVO ACCREDITED SMALL ANIMAL OFFICE
• 4424 Victoria Rd.
• R.R.1
• Puslinch, ON N0B 2J0
• 519-763-SPAW (7729)

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Why Rehab?

• Faster return to normal activity
• Safe and controlled exercise
• Pain management
• Improved joint function
• Prevent muscle atrophy
• Increase muscle strength
• Cardiovascular fitness
• Change of routine

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Services and Equipment

• Underwater treadmill with therapy jets
• Swimming pool 6 X 17 with swim and therapy jets
• Low level laser
• Therapeutic ultrasound
• Neuromuscular electrical stimulation
• Cryotherapy/heat
• Therapeutic exercise programs
• Manual therapies

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Products

• Exercise discs/balls
• Braces
• Wheelchair/cart fitting
• Life jackets
• DVDs on strengthening and conditioning for
  athletic dogs

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Underwater Treadmill

• Buoyancy
• Resistance
• Heat
• Range of Motion
• Joint function
• Better than swimming following stifle surgery
• Excellent for many geriatric conditions
• Conditioning

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Swimming Pool

• Therapy
• Recreation
• Conditioning
• Weight management
• Therapy and swim jets

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Therapeutic Exercise
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Orthotics
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How Can We Help?

• Pre and post-operative patients
• Medical and neurological cases
• Weight management
• Geriatric and arthritic dogs
• Athletic conditioning
• Winter fitness
• Summer fun!

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Process for Referrals

• Surgical and medical cases referral form
  completed with instructions from regular
  veterinarian or surgeon
• Referring veterinarian can request specific
  activities, or
• Ask us to develop a rehab plan

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Recreational Swimming

• Not a veterinary activity
• Fit to swim form signed by regular veterinarian
• Or a signed waiver/release form