Physiotherapy for Animals
Active Pet Rehabilitation - a new rehabilitation therapy referral business available to small animal practitioners in Western Australia.
Established by Carmel Keylock RVN (WA), MNAVP (UK), employed within the veterinary profession since 1984 and now involved in the rehabilitation field, Active Pet Rehabilitation provides an independent service, working in conjunction with veterinary professionals, for canine rehabilitation following injury or disease.
Carmel has been working alongside orthopaedic and neurological referral specialists in the UK since 1996 and is also studying towards her Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner status with the University of Tennessee.
Active Pet Rehabilitation is currently running the only aqua treadmill for pets in Western Australia, a huge step forward in controlled, targeted rehabilitation, providing better recovery, faster. With a unit designed specifically for canine rehabilitation, the aqua treadmill allows dogs to begin the treatment process earlier than normal. Using the natural properties of water, the treadmill creates a low-impact workout that helps the animal to increase muscle strength and endurance, as well as benefiting nerve function and gait re-education.
Patients that benefit from rehabilitation services include those with back pain (from muscle problems to spinal problems), arthritis (both young and old dogs), and post-orthopaedic surgery patients (from road traffic accidents to joint surgeries). Not to mention young dogs dealing with growth abnormalities including hip dysplasia, luxating patella and Legge Perthes disease.
Other therapies provided for veterinary practice patients include therapeutic ultrasound, phototherapy laser, neuromuscular stimulation, as well as active and passive exercise programs customised for each patient.
Carmel works on a referral basis and can see your pet at Swanbourne, or at her premises in the Mosman Park Veterinary Hospital at 588 Stirling Highway, Mosman Park where the aquatreadmill is housed.
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