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Pet Rehab owner Carol Wasmucky, PT has been an orthopedic and sports medicine physical therapist treating humans since 1986.

She started Pet Rehab, Inc. in 2000, applying the same physical therapy principles to provide post-surgical and other

treatments for a variety of  injuries on animals. Pet Rehab designs a rehabilitation and exercise program

specific to each clients needs. The various treatments promote healing by increasing

mobility and blood flow, decreasing pain and swelling, and restoring strength

and flexibility. Carol only works by a referral of a

Veterinarian and can see your pet at

Seneca Hill Animal Hosptial or

South Paws Veterinary Referral Center.
     

 

 

 

The Program

All pets will be evaluated and treated according to their diagnosis and protocol. 
Treatments may include ultrasound, electrical stimulation, massage, heat/ice, range of
motion exercises, therapeutic exercises,agility training, aquatic therapy,
as well as strength and endurance training.
 
While all treatments are done by referral and in collaboration with a qualified veterinarian,
Pet Rehab designs the specific rehabilitation and exercise program for your pet.  Pet Rehab also
provides ongoing consultation with the referring veterinarian and sends him
or her reports on your pet’s progress.
 
The program is provided in coordination with the owners and their referring veterinarian. 
Your primary veterinarian or a veterinary specialist must make the referral to Pet Rehab for Carol to
treat your pet. The Treatments Modalities which Carol may choose to use on your pet include:
 
Moist heat packs to increase blood flow to promote healing, warm a joint
or muscle before exercise, or to relax the animal and decrease pain.
 
Ice packs to decrease swelling and inflammation after injury or surgery.
 
Ultrasound to deep heat, to increase the flow of blood, and to stimulate the cellular
processes necessary for healing.
 
Electrical stimulation to decrease pain by blocking pain fibers or to produce
a muscle contraction for strengthening.
 
Range of motion exercises to restore full joint mobility.
 
Massage to increase blood flow, to relax tight muscles, and to promote increased mobility.
 
Strength training to restore strength for normal activities. 
This may include weights or theraband.
 
Agility training to increase limb awareness and balance for non-competition dogs,
to allow working dogs to return to work more quickly, or to prepare competitive
animals for return to sports and competitions after injury.