Canine Rehabilitation
Restore Mobility: Expert Canine Rehabilitation in Crozet, VA
Don't let pain or injury sideline your best friend. Canine Rehabilitation at Animal Wellness Centre (AWC) is a specialized physical therapy program designed to restore mobility, reduce pain, and accelerate recovery from injury or surgery.
Our certified team uses advanced, targeted geriatric treatments and therapeutic equipment—including the Underwater Treadmill Therapeutic Exercise Therapy and Laser Therapy—to help your dog regain strength and enjoy a full, active life in Crozet.
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Leading Physical Therapy
for Dogs in Crozet
Located conveniently for pet owners in Crozet,
Charlottesville, and surrounding communities
AWC provides advanced Canine Rehabilitation services to the Crozet, Charlottesville, and surrounding communities. Our facility is fully equipped to handle everything from routine muscle strains to complex Surgical Recovery for Dogs.
Our Rehabilitation Goal: To maximize your dog's function, reduce their reliance on pain medication, and improve their long-term quality of life, often seamlessly integrating with our Geriatric Care for aging pets.
Key Focus Areas for Canine Rehabilitation
When diagnostics reveal advanced periodontal disease, root problems, or broken teeth, AWC provides expert Pet Oral Surgery.
Our rehabilitation programs are designed for a variety of conditions, with targeted goals for each pet.
- Post-Surgical Recovery: Essential follow-up to Full Surgical Services (like TPLO or fracture repair) to restore Range of Motion and strength and ensure proper healing.
- Geriatric Treatments & Arthritis: Focus on managing dog arthritis pain and maintaining function in senior pets through gentle exercise and specialized geriatric treatments.
- Neurological & Core Conditioning: Improving balance, coordination, and body awareness following spinal injuries or conditions.
- Weight Management: Utilizing the Underwater Treadmill for low-impact cardio to safely achieve weight loss and reduce stress on joints.
Advanced Rehabilitation Modalities
We use a variety of specialized tools and techniques to customize a recovery plan for your dog.
Aquatic & Therapeutic Exercise
- Underwater Treadmill Therapeutic Exercise Therapy: Allows pets to exercise with reduced weight-bearing stress, promoting muscle building, improving cardiovascular fitness, and aiding gait training.
- Therapy Balls & Fit Paws: Used for balance and instability training to build core strength and body awareness.
- Cavaletti Poles: Used for gait training and improving range of motion.
Pain Management & Tissue Healing
- Laser Therapy: A non-invasive, pain-free treatment that uses focused light to reduce inflammation, relieve pain, and speed up tissue healing after injury or surgery.
- Therapeutic Ultrasound: Used for deep tissue heating to relax muscles and reduce scar tissue.
- Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES): Used to prevent muscle atrophy and re-educate muscles that have weakened due to injury or disuse.
- Joint Injections: To relieve dog arthritis pain and improve mobility.
- Heat and Cold Therapy: Applied to reduce swelling, control pain, and relax tight muscles.
See what other Pet owners say about us
- Nikki Duncan
My hedgehog was very sick and they were the only ones who would see him the next day. Dr. Raab and her assistant were so thorough and knowledgeable I felt very comfortable. They treated him so well and you could genuinely see their love for all animals. I can't thank them enough!
- KJ
Lovely clean pleasant facility, and everyone on the staff is friendly and helpful. Dr. Raab is wonderful and was great with our skittish bunny! There are very few small animal vets in the area, so we were grateful to find Dr. Raab.
- Barbara Tomlin
Dr. Raab is the only vet who is able to handle my African Gray parrot without causing her stress. She is gentle, kind, and patient. Autumn had her nails and beak trimmed and is a happy bird! I always recommend Animal Wellness Center to anyone looking for a vet.
Canine Rehabilitation FAQs
We offer everything from preventative pet care Crozet and pet vaccinations Crozet to 24-hour emergency diagnostics, like surgeries, tailored to your pet and their needs.
No. The water provides buoyancy, reducing impact on joints by up to 60%, making it an excellent, low-impact way to build muscle and stamina, especially for Surgical Recovery.
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Begin Your Dog's Road to Recovery Today
Help your pet move freely and live comfortably. Contact Animal Wellness Centre to schedule a rehabilitation assessment.