Canine Rehabilitation at Los Robles….
Restoring, Recovering, & Rebuilding -- One Step At A Time
Dr. Jennell Appel is currently the only certified Veterinarian 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
How 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
Wellness 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
"Wally" concentrating hard on his cavaletti exercises |
"Catcher" will swim all day as long as he can carry his bumper |
"Carl's" Spa Day in the hot tub |
"Abbey" says his new Canine Cart fits perfectly |
"Teddy" working up a doggie sweat on the balance ball |
"Catcher" showing off his excellent shoulder angulation at the Snowbird Retriever Club Canine Sports Medicine Seminar |
"Lucy" demonstrating Figure-8 pattern walking |
"Bandit" enjoying passive range of motion exercises in the hot tub |