Mobile
Austin & Surrounding Area, TX
ph: 512-448-7838
fax: 512-448-7838
deborah
Some Conditions That Respond to Rehabilitation:
Contracture
Degenerative Myelopathy
Discospondylosis
Fibrocartilagenous Embolism (FCE)
Hip Dysplasia
Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD)
Muscle Tears
Neuropathy
Osteoarthritis/Degenerative Joint Disease (OA/DJD)
Pre-surgery conditioning and strengthening, esp. hips, elbows, stifles
Post-surgery rehabilitation (amputations, back & neck, carpus, elbows, fractures, hips, hocks,
shoulders, stifles, swelling, wound healing)
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Tendonitis/Bursitis
Wobblers
Wound healing
Some Treatment Modalities Provided:
Low Level Laser or Photon Therapy/Laser Acupuncture
Ultrasound Therapy
Heat and Ice Therapy
Physical Drills and Fitness Training, including proprioceptive and muuscle memory drills
Massage Therapy
Range of Motion
Stretching, including the use of therapy balls
Hands-on Instruction
Homework Guidelines and Instruction
Other modalities as client home allows, such as swim therapy or land treadmill work
Rehabilitation and Conditioning for Animals exists to employ a variety of treatment modalities
indicated for a broad spectrum of animal conditions in order to aide in the improvement of health.
Coursework, study, and application of animal rehabilitation and conditioning encompasses
treatment parameters and rationale that have been proved on humans and perhaps not previously
seriously considered as being beneficial or necessary for animals. It is my hope that in utilizing
many proven therapies and several innovative concepts I may better assist animal patients toward
the goal of improved quality of life and healing.
I endeavor to support and compliment the medical care instituted by your pet's regular veterinarian,
pursuing open communication regarding our mutual intentions throughout treatment.
The first evaluation visit lasts one hour and the cost is $120. A written report is sent to the regular vet, you are given homework to do, techniques are discussed and demonstrated/taught, and some treatments are usually performed.
After that, visits are either $50 for up to 1/2 hr. and $90 for 1/2 hr. to one hour.
All visits are charged $.50 per mile round-trip from 1100 Congress Ave., the address of the state capitol. I use Google to determine mileage and to acquire a map I print to find the client's address.
Some few animals require a lot of hands-on intervention from me and those subsequent visits last from 1/2 hr. to 1 hr. Otherwise, most animals receive short therapeutic intervention and updated homework from me at subsequent visits, and those usually last up to 1/2 hr. For long-term intervention, I report to the vet once per week unless the animal is referred back in to the vet for a recheck or a problem; then I make a report that day or the next.
A slide show of patients along with their general referral issue and the referring vet's name may be found on my other site at www.myspace.com/austinanimalrehab

Mobile
Austin & Surrounding Area, TX
ph: 512-448-7838
fax: 512-448-7838
deborah