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Canine Rehabilitation at Los Robles….

Restoring, Recovering, & Rebuilding -- One Step At A Time

Dr. Jennell Appel is currently the only certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist in the Big Bend Region of Florida.

Offering Expert Care In:

  • Musculoskeletal Disease
  • Neurologic Disorders
  • Post-operative Rehabilitation
  • Strengthening and Conditioning Programs
  • Canine Athlete Injuries
  • Weight Management

Benefits of Rehabilitation:

  • Decreases pain, inflammation, and scar tissue
  • Increases strength, mobility, and joint range of motion
  • Improves circulation, cardiovascular fitness, and flexibility

rehabHow it Works:

Services begin with an initial consultation, which involves a complete orthopedic and neurologic evaluation, as well as gait analysis. A treatment plan is then formulated specifically for the needs of your pet. A home exercise protocol will also be provided, along with detailed instruction for you the owner, in order to maximize the benefits of your pet’s therapy.

Services Offered:

  • Range of Motion, Stretching, Joint Mobilization
  • Massage Therapy
  • Laser Therapy
  • Neuromuscular Electrical Nerve Stimulation
  • Strengthening, Balance and Coordination Exercises
  • Land Treadmill Exercise
  • Heated Whirlpool Hydrotherapy
  • Senior Canine Wellness Program
  • Home Exercise Protocols
  • Weight Management Program
  • Athletic Conditioning
  • Wheelchair fitting/modification
  • Nutritional Supplementation

rehab2Wellness and Conditioning Program:

The Wellness Program strives to improve, maintain, or enhance the musculoskeletal performance and fitness of your companion.

The Focus of this program is on overall fitness for:

  • Overweight and deconditioned pets
  • Pets with chronic diseases such as osteoarthritis
  • Former rehabilitation therapy patients
  • Working and sporting dogs where the goal is to promote optimal performance
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"Wally" concentrating hard on his cavaletti exercises
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"Catcher" will swim all day as long as he can carry his bumper
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"Carl's" Spa Day in the hot tub
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"Abbey" says his new Canine Cart fits perfectly
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"Teddy" working up a doggie sweat on the balance ball
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"Catcher" showing off his excellent shoulder angulation at the Snowbird Retriever Club Canine Sports Medicine Seminar
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"Lucy" demonstrating Figure-8 pattern walking
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"Bandit" enjoying passive range of motion exercises in the hot tub