Revolutionizing Animal Care: Enriching the Lives of Companion Animals and Equids Through Advanced Rehabilitation Techniques
A special issue of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615). This special issue belongs to the section "Veterinary Clinical Studies".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2025 | Viewed by 4180
Special Issue Editors
Interests: regenerative therapy; rehabilitation; equine sports medicine; orthopaedic surgery
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Dear Colleagues,
The increasing interest and advances in rehabilitation techniques, such as physical therapy, stretching, magnetotherapy, radiofrequency, and hydrotherapy, for companion animals and equids mark a transformative moment in veterinary care. Our research and observations have illuminated the comprehensive benefits of these methods, which not only address physical constraints but also contribute to holistic health.
Physical therapy plays a crucial role in enhancing strength, flexibility, and mobility, empowering animals to recover functionality and overcome injuries. Stretching exercises are instrumental in augmenting range of motion and preventing muscle atrophy, thereby expediting recovery to optimal performance. Electric rehabilitation therapies are thought to increase blood flow, reduce pain, and encourage the body's natural healing processes, while hydrotherapy is characterized by buoyancy and resistance, offering a safe and efficient tool for rehabilitation, allowing animals to engage in exercise without exerting pressure on injured limbs. In most instances, the best outcome could be achieved by a combination of multiple rehabilitation strategies.
In conclusion, the integration of physical therapy, stretching, and hydrotherapy in veterinary rehabilitation programs underscores a compassionate and forward-thinking approach to animal care. Additionally, the combination of different rehabilitation strategies might offer a synergic beneficial effect in their sporting career in the future. The prospect of improved recovery and elevated wellbeing is significant, emphasizing the necessity to adopt these advanced modalities in veterinary practice.
Dr. David Argüelles
Dr. Ana Velloso Alvarez
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- rehabilitation
- water treadmill
- electrophysical therapies, stretching
- equine
- small animals
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