Rehabilitation & Pain Management

At NorthStar VETS, Rehabilitative and Pain Management services are provided by a team of veterinarians with advanced training and certification in canine rehabilitation and acupuncture. Based on a thorough assessment of your pet's medical history, current physical challenges and lifestyle - along with your goals for your companion - we will develop a comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management program that's tailored to your pet's individual needs.

Indications for Rehabilitation

• Post-operative orthopedic or neurologic surgery
• Osteoarthritis
• Weakness related to age or metabolic conditions
• Neurological conditions (ie. intervertebtal disc disease, fibrocartilagenous embolism, degenerative myelopathy)
• Soft tissue injuries
• Weight management
• Conditioning for working dogs and canine athletes*

Benefits of Rehabilitation

• Improve joint range of motion
• Improve muscular strength and coordination
• Facilitate healing and return to function
• Prevent further muscle atrophy
• Improve mobility and quality of life
• Decrease pain
• Promote physical and mental well-being

Therapies We Provide

Our physical rehabilitation veterinarians use the same equipment and techniques used in human physical therapy, such as:

• Electrical stimulation modalities (NMES)
• Hydrotherapy (also called aquatic therapy)
• Manual therapy (massage, stretching, joint and/or soft tissue mobilization)
• Therapeutic exercise for improving range of motion, strength and balance
• Therapeutic laser therapy
• Thermotherapy (heat and ice)
• Multimodal Pain Management
• In addition to physical rehabilitation, NorthStar VETS offers complementary rehabilitative and pain management services including
  • Acupuncture
  • Stem cell therapy
  • PRP (platelet rich plasma) therapy
  • Wheelchair/cart fitting
  • Assistive devices- harnesses, slings, etc

To make a referral or schedule a consultation with our Physical Rehabilitation & Pain Management Department,
simply call NorthStar VETS at 609.259.8300.

Jessica Maziarz - Client Liaison

Pet Parents: Contact Jessica at 609-259-8300 x1201, or jmaziarz@northstarvets.com to schedule your appointment and get all pre-consultation paperwork set up.

Veterinarians: Contact Jessica with questions about in-hospital cases, or to discuss a pending case. You can also refer a case online.