Our Rehabilitation Center

Here at Northside Pet Hospital we have a state of the art rehabilitation center. Our practice owner, Dr. David Menard, is also a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist. The level and intensity are adjusted based on where the patient is in their recovery. We work with the surgeon and referring veterinarians to come up with the best rehabilitation plan possible for your pet.

Below, you can find pictures and information about our amazing facility and everything it has to offer:

Underwater Treadmill

Our Aqua-Paws Underwater Treadmill gives us the ability to use resistance and buoyancy of water to increase strength and improve body condition. Jets are used to increase resistance and perform self-hydrotherapy. 

Land Treadmill 

Laser Therapy 

Cold laser therapy provides many benefits to the rehab patient by managing pain and inflammation while accelerating tissue regeneration. It can be used to heal the following ailments: Muscle, ligament, and tendon injuries, post-surgical and soft tissue trauma, back pain, ear infections, gingivitis, hot spots and open wounds, arthritis and hip dysplasia, degenerative disc disease.

E-Stim/NMES

 Electrical stimulation and neuromuscular electrical stimulation are the applications of electrical impulses to the muscles and nerves producing contractions and neurofeedback to the nerves. This is most commonly used in patients recovering from neurological injuries (such as disc disease, surgery, or spinal embolisms.) It can also be used to speed up and improve the function of muscles damaged by fractures, surgery, or trauma. It can also be used to reduce swelling and provide pain relief.

Targeted Exercise

As part of any physical rehabilitation, following injury or surgery, we target specific muscle, tendon, and ligament groups to facilitate the earliest possible return to function for the patient. We use a variety of techniques, such as cavaletti poles for proprioception and gait re-training, inclines, boxes, physical stretches, patterns around cones, and unstable surfaces.

To learn more about our Rehabilitation Center, or to schedule a consultation with Dr. Menard, call our office today!