Rehabilitation Therapies for Pets in Chattanooga, TN
If your pet is struggling with mobility due to surgery, injury, aging, or a medical condition, physical rehabilitation can make a life-changing difference. At VCSG, our rehabilitation team provides customized treatment plans designed to improve strength, coordination, and comfort—helping pets get back to doing what they love. Whether your pet needs support recovering from surgery, managing chronic pain, or improving athletic performance, we’re here to guide them every step of the way.
How VCSG Can Improve Your Pet’s Comfort and Strength
Listen as our rehabilitation specialist David Levine, PT, PHD, MPH, DPT, CCRP explains how rehabilitation therapies can benefit pets afflicted with a wide range of mobility challenges.
Conditions in Pets That Benefit from Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation therapy benefits pets recovering from surgery, managing chronic conditions, or experiencing mobility challenges due to age or inactivity. Common conditions we treat include:
- Osteoarthritis and degenerative joint disease
- Muscle atrophy and soft tissue injuries
- Post-surgical recovery (cruciate ligament repair, fractures, femoral head ostectomy)
- Hip and elbow dysplasia
- Spinal cord injuries and intervertebral disc disease
- Neurological conditions such as degenerative myelopathy and vestibular disease
- Obesity-related mobility challenges
- Athletic conditioning and injury prevention for sporting or working dogs
Pet Rehabilitation Services We Offer
Following a comprehensive evaluation and physical examination, our rehabilitation experts will develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your pet’s needs. Our services include a variety of therapies designed to restore mobility, strength, and overall well-being.
Hydrotherapy
Our underwater treadmill offers a low-impact exercise to enhance strength, endurance, and joint mobility.
Therapeutic Exercises
Active and passive movements improve flexibility, range of motion, and coordination.
Manual Therapy
Hands-on techniques like massage, stretching, and joint mobilization relieve stiffness and improve function.
Home Exercise Programs
We customize exercises to continue your pet’s progress outside of therapy sessions.
Balance, Gait & Proprioceptive Training
Specialized training helps pets regain stability, coordination, and confidence in movement.
Pain Management
To alleviate your pet’s pain, we offer numerous pain management therapies, including therapeutic laser, electrical stimulation, magnetic field therapy, and thermotherapy.
Assistive Devices
Custom orthotics, braces, wheelchairs, and environmental modifications can be tailored to your pet’s needs to support their mobility.