770-469-0023

1975 Glenn Club Drive
Stone Mountain, GA 30087

F.A.Q.

What types of problems can be helped with Physical Rehabilitation?

Rehabilitation can help with many different types of problems, including diffiulty getting up and down, gait problems, stiffness due to arthritis or immobilization, decreased strength due to injury or advancing age, fractures, nerve injuries, hip dysplasia, back injuries, or any condition which causes pain and reduces the animal's ability to move around well and to lead a good quality of life.

What does the Rehabilitation Session Entail?

The first session begins with an assessment of the animal's current function, including range of motion, strength, a neurological screening, assessment of their functional mobility, and a gait analysis.

After the assessment is made, the Rehabilitation Practitioner will advise the owner on what types of treatments would be appropriate, and how often the animal should attend Rehabilitation sessions. The Practitioner will also teach the owner to do any home exercises that may be included as part of the animal's treatment protocol.

Treatment will be provided at this initial session.

How much does it cost?

We provide individual treatment plans and use different treatments on each case. We cannot determine which treatments will be needed without seeing the animal.

The Initial Rehabilitation Evaluation, which includes a full functional assessment of the animal, is a more expensive visit. The cost for subsequent sessions varies according to the amount of work that needs to be done.

Do most of the dogs use the Underwater Treadmill?

We utilize the underwater treadmill for the majority of our cases. The combination of buoyancy, resistance, and the warmth of the water is a great combination for a lot of our patients.

Most dogs take readily to the Underwater Treadmill; often it takes them a few minutes to "get the hang of it", but then the animals are quite willing to walk in the water. A staff member always accompanies the animal into the tank for safety and reassurance.

Is the Underwater Treadmill Clean?

We check the water daily for pH, alkalinity, chlorine content, and the clarity of the water, similar to the way in which a pool is maintained. The water is recirculated through 4 filters before being returned to the resevoir, to remove hair and impurities. However, the water is not sterile; we do not place any animals with open surgial incisions or wounds in the tank.