02/04/2026
Let's talk Hydrotherapy & how good it is for our dogs! 😁 Today we are shining the spotlight on Hydrotherapy for our Neurological clients.
Below are 3 dogs with different Neurological conditions.
Brave Ben- 🐶 Has suspected Degenerative Mylopethy
Keen Krumm - 🐶 Grade 5 IVDD and has had surgery
Sweet Shadow- 🐺 Brachial Plexus injury of the right front leg.
All 3 of them have regular Hydrotherapy as a way to assist them in walking again, using their hindlimbs/frontlimbs after being paralysed. Assisting in building muscle mass and strength, gait reducation and slowing down progression. 💦
Why is Hydrotherapy one of our favourite rehab treatments for Neurological clients.🧠😁
# Buoyancy Support from the water. Water reduces the dog's body weight, allowing dogs with weakness or paralysis to stand and move without the fear of falling or the need to bear full weight.
# Preventing Muscle Atrophy - Regular sessions help maintain muscle mass, preventing the rapid muscle wastage that can occur in Neurological cases.
# Increased Confidence: The support of the water often encourages dogs to use their legs again, reducing fear and frustration, and boosting their confidence & independence.
# Gait Re-education: Underwater treadmills allow us as therapists to manually assist with proper limb placement and encourage a normal walking gait, which helps retrain the brain to coordinate movements.
# Strength building and maintenance: The water creates resistance that helps strengthen limbs that are weakened by disuse.
Our team feel so much joy and excitement when we can be a part of watching and supporting your dogs learn to use their limbs again and regain confidence and independence! 🥰💖
