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Canine
rehabilitation has evolved in the past years as a result
of consumer education and interest, technological
advances in surgery, care and management of the canine,
and the hope to return the dog to its pre-injury/disease
state with rehab. The University of Tennessee developed
a curriculum of courses for a certificate program for
canine rehabilitation and graduated the first class of
students in June 2003. While the program has continued
to expand with about 1,000 participants we are among the
first 33 in the world to graduate from the program and
provide rehabilitation with the trademarked title of
“CCRP – Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner”.
The goals of rehab are to promote optimal healing, an
early return to fun and function, and to prevent the
complications from disuse. The art and science of
rehabilitation as provided by a credentialed
professional can help the canine companion get safely
back on their feet.
Benefits of Rehab:
o Professionally guided,
accelerated recovery from injury
o Decreased pain, inflammation and swelling
o Improved blood flow and optimal healing in the injured
area
o Protects other limbs from trauma
o Controlled, early mobilization to limit the effects of
disuse
o Restore normal movement patterns
o Prevent or minimize muscle atrophy
o Earlier and safer return to fun and function
o Improved attitude and happiness with improved mobility
o Owner education and home program instruction
o Communication link for veterinarian and client
throughout the rehab process
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