Hydrotherapy and physiotherapy are very beneficial for showing, working and sporting dogs as they can help to:-
* repair soft tissue injuries
* promote balance and stability
* improve core stability and strength
* encourage focus
* enable return to work/sport faster
* improve range of motion in joints
* increase suppleness of muscles and soft tissue
* increase muscle tone and strength
* promote body awareness and improve gait
to name a few
Agility dogs
Dogs who compete and train in agility put their bodies through an amazing range of positions and stress.Just like professional athletes, these dogs need proper warm-ups, cool-downs, nutrition and training management.
Without the correct routine of health care, these dogs can get injuried which can affect their performance and can even shorted their working life.
Even injuries received in the past can affect the performance and this can be improved by hydrotherapy and physiotherapy.
This treatment can either be to help prevent injury or as rehabilitation following damage.
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Here are some of the dogs who have had hydrotherapy treatment at muppets canine therapy.
Leo the Lowchen enjoys his hydrotherapy and it has helped to tone up his muscles and strengthen his posture ready for the show ring
