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RehabVet
Our Purpose
REHABVET CLINIC is Singapore’s first full-fledged animal rehabilitation clinic. With our team of well-trained and experienced veterinarians and therapists, the comprehensive facility offers the widest range of physical therapies. We aim to provide your pets with complementary support physiotherapies that enable them to live a pain free and good quality of life. Check out the Services, Modalities and Patient Stories that we offer at RehabVet.
What is Animal Rehabilitation?
Animal rehabilitation is a specialised field in veterinary medicine that focuses on restoring the health, mobility, and quality of life of pets recovering from injury, illness, or surgery, as well as managing chronic conditions. Key aspects of animal rehabilitation include:
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Physical therapy: Rehabilitation often involves various physical therapy techniques, such as stretching, joint mobilisation, and therapeutic exercises, to enhance strength, flexibility, and range of motion.
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Pain management: Rehabilitative care aims to provide effective pain relief through the use of targeted therapies, such as ultrasound, laser therapy, or acupuncture.
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Hydrotherapy: Water-based therapies, including underwater treadmills and swimming, can offer low-impact exercise and resistance training for pets with joint issues or mobility limitations.
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Manual therapy: Techniques like massage, myofascial release, and joint manipulation can promote relaxation, improve circulation, and alleviate pain.
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Assistive devices: Rehabilitative care may involve the use of braces, splints, or orthotics to provide support and protection during the healing process.
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Tailored treatment plans: Animal rehabilitation programmes are customised to address each pet’s unique needs and goals, ensuring a comprehensive and personalised approach.
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Preventive care: Rehabilitation can also help identify potential issues before they become significant problems, promoting overall health and well-being.
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Enhanced quality of life: The primary goal of animal rehabilitation is to improve pets’ comfort, mobility, and overall quality of life.
At RehabVet Clinic, our compassionate team of professionals is dedicated to providing exceptional rehabilitative care for your beloved pets, ensuring their comfort and well-being throughout the treatment process.
What are the benefits of animal rehabilitation?
1. Improves recovery time: Animal rehabilitation helps to speed up the recovery process by promoting healing and preventing complications. This is achieved through a range of modalities such as hydrotherapy, massage, and therapeutic exercises.
2. Reduces pain and discomfort: Animals that have undergone surgery or suffered an injury can experience pain and discomfort. Rehabilitation can help to alleviate this by providing pain management techniques such as acupuncture, cold laser therapy, and soft tissue mobilization.
3. Enhances mobility and flexibility: Injured animals may experience limited mobility and flexibility. Rehabilitation helps to improve these by employing therapeutic exercises and stretching techniques that increase range of motion, build strength, and improve flexibility.
4. Helps to prevent future injuries: Through rehabilitation, animals can be taught proper movement techniques and given exercises to build strength and flexibility. This helps to prevent future injuries or re-injury.
5. Improves quality of life: Animal rehabilitation can improve the quality of life for animals by allowing them to regain their independence, mobility, and freedom. This can be especially important for animals that are used for work or service, such as police dogs or therapy animals.
REHABVET CLINIC is Singapore’s first full-fledged animal rehabilitation clinic. With our team of well-trained and experienced veterinarians and therapists.
Contact Us
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+65 6291 6881