In my approach to physiotherapy rehabilitation, I treat every pet as an individual, recognizing that each one has unique needs, personalities, and challenges. My goal is to create tailored, customised treatment plans for each patient, with a focus on alleviating pain, accelerating recovery, and enhancing overall quality of life.
I believe that all pets, regardless of age or condition, can benefit from rehabilitation. This is particularly important after injuries, for maintenance in breeds predisposed to specific congenital or hereditary conditions (such as patella luxation or spinal diseases), or for improving the quality of life in pets suffering from conditions like cancer, arthritis, or obesity.
The Veterinary Rehabilitation and Hydrotherapy (VRH) team at Beecroft is committed to improving the quality of life for your beloved animal companions through enhanced mobility. We believe that movement and play are essential components of a fulfilling life.
Our rehabilitation services, including canine and feline rehabilitation, are tailored to a wide range of cases, from post-operative recovery and pain management to building strength and slowing the progression of degenerative conditions. We offer various therapies, including animal hydrotherapy, to help your pet achieve optimal mobility and well-being.
Veterinary rehabilitation plays a vital role in managing various conditions and improving your pet’s quality of life. Here is how our therapies can help:
Osteoarthritis
This degenerative joint disease often causes pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. Canine and feline rehabilitation can help manage pain, improve joint flexibility, and slow the progression of osteoarthritis, allowing your pet to stay active and comfortable.
Mobility Issues
Whether the condition is caused by injury, surgery, or age-related decline, mobility issues can impact your pet's well-being. Our rehabilitation programmes can help restore strength, flexibility, and coordination, improving your pet's ability to move freely and enjoy their daily activities.
Muscle Weakness or Muscle Loss
Muscle weakness or decrease in muscle mass can result from various factors, including injury, surgery, or neurological conditions. Our targeted exercises and therapies can help rebuild muscle mass, improve strength, and enhance your pet's overall mobility.
Neurological and Orthopaedic Surgeries
Rehabilitation is crucial after neurological or orthopaedic surgeries to promote healing, reduce pain, and restore function. Our veterinarians will create a customised plan to aid your pet's recovery and help them regain their strength and mobility.
Conditions like IVDD (dog slipped disc) can cause pain, weakness, and mobility problems. Veterinary rehabilitation can help manage pain, strengthen supporting muscles, and improve your pet's overall function and quality of life.
Therapy | Description | Benefits |
Acupuncture | Stimulates specific points with needles to promote healing, release natural painkillers, reduce inflammation, and enhance blood flow. | Manages pain, reduces inflammation, improves joint mobility, and supports overall healing. Particularly beneficial for arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions. |
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) | Uses electrical stimulation to strengthen muscles. Ideal for pets with weakness, atrophy, or recovering from surgery/injury. | Improves muscle strength and function, reduces pain, and aids in nerve regeneration. Beneficial for neurological and orthopaedic conditions. |
Ultrasound Therapy | Employs high-frequency sound waves to increase blood flow, reduce pain and inflammation, and promote soft tissue healing. | Accelerates healing, reduces pain and swelling, and improves flexibility. Effective for musculoskeletal injuries, arthritis, and post-surgical recovery. |
Low-Level Laser Therapy | Uses low-level lasers to stimulate cell regeneration, reduce inflammation, and promote healing. | Reduces pain and inflammation, accelerates healing of wounds and tissues, and improves mobility. Beneficial for osteoarthritis, IVDD, and other musculoskeletal conditions. Also suitable for dermatological conditions and pets with kidney disease. |
Underwater Treadmill (UWTM) | Provides low-impact exercise in water, reducing stress on joints while building strength and improving cardiovascular health. | Improves strength, endurance, flexibility, and balance. Ideal for post-surgical recovery, arthritis, obesity, and neurological conditions. A key component of animal hydrotherapy. |
Therapeutic Massage | Uses manual massage techniques to relax muscles, improve circulation, and reduce pain. | Relieves muscle tension, improves flexibility, reduces pain, and promotes relaxation. Beneficial for pets with injuries, post-surgical recovery, or age-related stiffness. |
Chiropractic Adjustments | Involves manual adjustments to improve joint mobility, reduce pain, and restore proper alignment. | Improves joint function, reduces pain, and enhances overall mobility. Beneficial for pets with back pain, neck pain, and musculoskeletal imbalances. |
UWTM is a low-impact therapeutic exercise that leverages the unique physical properties of water to promote muscle building and strengthening. Hydrotherapy improves overall stamina, flexibility, and proprioception, making it beneficial for animals in post-surgical recovery, or who may have musculoskeletal disorders, chronic orthopedic conditions, muscle atrophy, or limb weakness.
Equipped with state-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment, including underwater treadmills, laser therapy, and electrical stimulation units, this allows us to provide the most effective and comprehensive rehabilitation programmes for your pet.
Whether your pet needs post-operative care, pain management, or physical therapy, we have the expertise and resources to help them recover and thrive.
Signs your pet might benefit from veterinary rehabilitation include pain, stiffness, limping, weakness, difficulty walking, loss of balance, recent surgery or injury, and chronic conditions like arthritis.
We will start by conducting a thorough assessment of your pet’s condition, including a physical examination, medical history review, and diagnostic tests. This information will help us develop a personalised rehabilitation plan that is tailored to your pet’s specific needs and goals.
The rate of improvement will vary depending on the severity of your pet’s condition and the type of rehabilitation programme they are undergoing. However, you can typically expect to see some improvement within a few weeks.
+ 65 6996 1812 (24-hours emergency)
991E Alexandra Road, #01-27, Singapore 119973
991E Alexandra Road, #01-27,
Singapore 119973