Physical Rehabilitation

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For Our Broward and Palm Beach County Patients

Outpatient physical rehabilitation is conveniently located within our Boynton Beach hospital.

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Why does my pet need physical rehabilitation?

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For certain neurological conditions such as fibrocartilaginous embolism (FCE), degenerative myelopathy, and polyneuropathy, physical rehabilitation is the cornerstone of therapy. Physical rehabilitation may also be recommended after spinal surgery or, in certain cases, as an alternative to surgery. Our veterinary neurologists will work with you to decide when and where physical rehabilitation is recommended.

Conditions That May Benefit from Physical Rehabilitation

  • Post-operative back surgery (laminectomy)
  • Post-operative neck surgery (ventral slot)
  • Non-surgical management of intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)
  • Fibrocartilaginous embolism (FCE)
  • Degenerative myelopathy
  • Feline myelopathies
  • Polyneuropathy
  • Geriatric patients
  • Obesity/overweight patients
  • Post-op orthopedic surgery cases
  • Inoperable orthopedic conditions

Goals of Physical Rehabilitation Include:

  • Improve time of recovery from surgery
  • Improve degree of recovery from spinal cord injury
  • Reduce pain, discomfort, and inflammation
  • Improve and maintain muscle strength
  • Improve and maintain joint mobility
  • Weight loss
  • Improve quality of life
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