Rehabilitation & Fitness
Located on the east side of Traverse City. Our facility uses various modalities to speed and enhance recovery from injuries and degenerative conditions as well as to promote health and fitness.
We take referrals from your primary veterinarian, or you can call us to discuss your pet’s needs. A consultation may be scheduled which is typically a 90-minute appointment. This visit often involves measurement of limb circumference, joint angles, gait analysis, and passive range of motion. Functional goals will be discussed, and a therapy plan will be developed to help you and your pet reach your goals. If you’re interested in getting your canine started with rehabilitation, give us a
call today!
Our Specialist
Dr. Sheryl Zimmerman is a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist (CCRT). Our
facility has an underwater treadmill, therapy lasers, a workout floor, and experienced
staff to help with pain, post-surgical rehabilitation, weight loss and so much more.
Examples of Conditions Treated
- Osteoarthritis
- Muscle Injury
- IVDD
- Neuromuscular Disease
- Fractures
- Cruciate Injury
- ACL Repair
- Paralysis/Paresis
- Infraspinatus Contracture
- Limb Amputation
- Hip Dysplasia
- Shoulder OCD
- Elbow Dysplasia
- Patellar Luxation
- Biceps Tenosynovitis
- Achilles Tendon Rupture
- Tendon Laceration
- Degenerative Myelopathy
- FCE (Fibrocartilaginous Embolism)
Goals of Rehabilitation
- Decrease pain, inflammation, and discomfort
- Improve quality and quantity of life
- Decrease need of NSAID’s
- Increase muscle mass
- Improve joint range of motion
- Maintain joint health
- Increase endurance
- Speed recovery from surgery
- Speed recovery from injury
- Weight loss
Rehab Center Services
- Pet Hydrotherapy
- E-stim/TENS
- Therapeutic Laser
- Manipulation / Mobilization
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Stem-cell Therapy
- Traction
- Massage
