How does swim therapy work?
This form of treatment is movement, retraining, and relaxation of the muscles all at the same time. This is important because while the dog is swimming in the pool, it is able to use full range of motion while performing a non-weight-bearing activity. Retraining of the muscles while the dog is moving in a non-weight-bearing environment is neither invasive nor a forced manipulation.
Related Questions
- If it is best to have a regional swim center in one location (i.e., Los Osos) and a therapy/activity pool in another location (i.e., Morro Bay), will the Foundation support that possibility?
- My dog is overweight. Can the swim therapy help with the weight loss my veterinarian has recommended?
- Who is a candidate for water therapy/assisted swim?
