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Rehabilitation & Pain Management
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Rehabilitation & Pain Management
New clients: Register your pet with NorthStar VETS online and
Complete the Rehabilitation form questionnaire
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.