Rainsbrook Veterinary Group LTD

Rugby

1 Craven Road,
Rugby,
Warwickshire,
CV21 3JX

Tel: 01788 562844

Hillmorton

83 High Street,
Hillmorton,
Rugby,
Warwickshire,
CV21 4HD
 Tel: 01788 542221

Leamington Spa

12 Upper Grove Street,
Leamington Spa,
Warwickshire,
CV32 5AN

 Tel: 01926 422592

Facilities

We have a number of features to aid our hydrotherapy clients:

The POOL:

  • Adjustable strength water jets are available to give a variety of currents for the strengthening swimmer to work against.
  • A hoist with a sling is available for dogs after injury or surgery to gently lift them into the pool. This enables the hydrotherapist to securely support the patient whilst exerciseing and assessing limb locomotion. Buoyancy aids are available for all sizes of dogs. These are used to aid the weaker swimmers before the can exercide unaided.
  • A submerged ramp is permanently positioned in the pool to allow for frequent rest stops, and for dogs to support themselves in the water.
  • Hydrotherapy nurses are available to assist during extensive physiotherapy sessions.
  • Fun swims are supervised by our hydrotherapists to ensure safety at all times.
  • Dogs are encouraged to swim for toys, or the owners can walk around the pool so the dog can follow.
  • The water jets are also used in these swims to give the healthy dog a thorough cardio-vascular work out.
  • To dry the dog after a swim, an air dryer is available. Along with the dog’s own towel, all dogs leave reasonably dry to allow for travel in all weathers.

The WATERWALKER TREADMILL:

For more controlled, supported exercise, the water walker is especially useful for the following:

  • Cruciate disease/injury (pre and post surgery),
  • Hip dysplasia (pre and post surgery)
  • Fracture repair
  • Arthritis
  • Weight loss
  • For fitness
  • For nervous dogs
  • For very large dogs that may find introduction to the pool difficult

Dogs gain access to the treadmill by the use of ramp and once in, the treadmill gradually fills up with warm water (27-32°c) to the desired height.

By initially having the water levels high the dog's weight bearing is reduced by up to 40% enabling walking exercise but reducing concussive stress to the joints. As the dog improves, the water level can be reduced so the dog takes more weight back on to the affected limb. The treadmill can be set to a speed from as little as 0.5mph up to 8mph, it will be set at the speed that your dog finds most comfortable.