Cyrotherapy (cold) and Thermotherapy (heat) Therapy
We use both cold and heat therapy depending on the circumstances.
We will give you our recommendation for your home program.
Thermotherapy is not to be used on acute injuries/inflammation
Benefits of Cyrotherapy
Reduces pain, particularly acute post-operative pain
Reduces swelling
Controls bleeding
Decreases muscle spasms
Management of acute inflammation (bursitis, tendonitis)
Benefits of Thermotherapy
Aids muscle relaxation
Increases circulation
Decreases muscle spasm
Decreases joint stiffness
Decreases pain
Massage
Sarah is a certified Canine Body Worker.
Massage is defined as manipulation of soft tissues. She uses many different massage techniques depending on the needs of the dog.
Indications
Muscle soreness & fatigue
Chronic musculoskeletal problems, which may develop secondary problems in soft tissue
Surgical procedure
Soft tissue injuries
Geriatric dogs
Competitive dogs to establish full tissue function and performance
Benefits of Massage
Warms up tissue prior to use
Reduces muscle tension
Stimulates circulation
Reduces swelling
Increases range of motion
Breaks down and reduces adhesions
Decreases pain
Relaxes dog
Range of Motion and Stretching Exercises
Range of motion is the full motion that a joint may be moved through. Stretching differs from range of motion exercises in that stretching takes the tissues beyond the normal range.
Benefits of Range of Motion and Stretching
Lengthens muscles (stretching)
Improves joint range of motion
Increases tissue mobility
Improves functional use of the affected joint or limb
Ground Treadmill
We use a ground treadmill with a harness on the dog. We use leg weights to add resistance to the injured limb.
Benefits of the Ground Treadmill
Can control your dog's exercise regimen - speed, level of terrain, use of specific limbs
Start weight bearing activities in a controlled environment
Can have dog walk only using hind limbs
Treadmill allows for increased passive hip extension
Increases muscle strength & endurance
Aids in weight reduction
Increases Aerobic Capacity
"Game Ready" Cryotherapy with Active Compression
Game Ready delivers a unique combination of variable cold therapy and active compression through a microprocessor-regulated control unit and an array or ergonomic, flexible wraps designed for various parts of the body.
The control unit is filled with ice and water and an appropriate wrap is secured around the area to be treated. The control unit circulates cold water through the wrap, while managing intermittent pneumatic compression.
Benefits of Game Ready
Accelerated Healing
Decreases Pain and Muscle spasms
Decreases Swelling
Decreases Tissue Damage
Cold reaches deeper into muscles with compression
Results in longer lasting therapy
Mimics natural muscle contractions, ‘pumping’ fluids and cellular debris out of the injured area
Cyclical action reduces swelling, encouraging fresh blood flow
Proven Therapeutic Principles in Action
Cryotherapy can decrease pain and muscle spasms, tissue damage, and swelling.
Compression has been shown to push fluids away from the injury site and to reduce swelling, which prevents tissue damage and promotes healing.
When do we use the Game Ready system?
At the Sams Clinic we believe that applying ice and compression to the affected joint after a rehabilitation session is so important, we offer a complimentary Game Ready treatment after each rehabilitation session.
Owners stay with their dog for fifteen to twenty minutes after their booked session, during which the Game Ready system will treat the area(s) of concern.
The Game Ready system has a range of dual-action wraps to accommodate common post-operative applications and acute injury treatments.
Due to the anatomy of the dog, Game Ready cannot be used with compression on the neck, spine, shoulder or hip. These areas are treated using the cryotherapy part of the system without compression.
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