Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation treatments

Rehabilitation therapy focuses on the relationship between muscles, nerves, tendons, and ligaments in order to increase mobility and function, while decreasing pain and discomfort. Vets at Kaka’ako Pet Hospital and offer a range of Eastern and Western techniques to help with rehabilitation for your pet.

• Physical therapy - Physical therapy exercises can be implemented to maintain mobility and preventing and managing pain. 
  

• Medical acupuncture - Acupuncture can alleviate pain by releasing painful trigger points in muscles, reduce abnormal nervous system activity, and sending signals to the brain that modify a pet’s perception of pain
  

• Therapeutic Laser - Laser therapy reduces inflammation and increases circulation which can work to reduce overall pain your pet is experiencing
  

• Massage - Massage techniques can be performed at home and taught by your vet to comfort and soothe your pet

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