Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Understanding physical rehabilitation for pets
By Levine, David et al.·Published in The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice·2005·Department of Physical Therapy, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Introduction to veterinary physical rehabilitation.
Plain-English summary
Veterinary physical rehabilitation is a field that uses scientific methods to help pets recover and maintain their physical abilities. This type of therapy can be beneficial for pets dealing with movement problems due to injuries, diseases, or other health issues. The main goals are to improve their physical function, fitness, and overall quality of life. Additionally, physical therapy aims to prevent or lessen the impact of any future health problems that could affect their movement. Overall, this approach can be an important part of a pet's recovery and ongoing health care.
Abstract
Physical therapy is a profession with an established scientific basis in human beings and companion animals. It has a large number of clinical applications in the restoration, maintenance, and promotion of optimal physical function. In providing physical therapy, the goal is to restore, maintain, and promote optimal function, optimal fitness, wellness, and quality of life as they relate to movement disorders and health. A major emphasis is to prevent or minimize the onset, clinical signs, and progression of impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities that may result from diseases, disorders, conditions, and injuries.
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