Pawsitive Strides Rehabilitation and Therapy
Our Services
We're pleased to offer the following services at Pawsitive Strides Veterinary Rehabilitation & Therapy:
Rehabilitation
Our certified rehabilitation team thoroughly assesses each patient to provide an individualized treatment plan specific for your pet’s needs. We can assist in recovery from surgery or injury, loss of mobility, and weakness or pain. We work as a team with pet owners and referring veterinarians to improve each pet’s quality of life.
Sports Medicine
Is “go!” your dog’s favorite word? Do you spend the weekend bar-hopping at agility trials or outside in the field with your dog? Pawsitive Strides can help get your pet into peak physical condition with treatments focused on increasing strength and stamina for their individual sport and preventing injury.
Integrative or Holistic Medicine
Pawsitive Strides veterinarians have additional education and certification in integrative veterinary disciplines such as acupuncture and chiropractic.
Weight Management
Is your pet “thick” around the middle? We can provide your pet with a safe and effective exercise plan year-round. Maintaining an ideal weight with diet and exercise will help your pet stay healthy and avoid injury.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years. While it's frequently used to treat humans, it can also benefit pets!
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Custom Braces
Prosthetics provide support for your pet.
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Chiropractic VSMT
Veterinary chiropractic care (a.k.a. veterinary orthopedic manipulation) is the practice of manipulating the spine in order to treat a disease.
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Electrical Stimulation (E-Stim)
Electrical stimulation (E-Stim) is the use of electrical impulses to an area of the body to stimulate nerves and muscles.
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IA Intra Articular Joint Injections for Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) and degenerative joint disease are painful inflammatory conditions that impact the comfort and mobility of your dog or cat. This impact can have lasting and life-changing consequences. Mobility is key for a healthy quality of life for our pets.
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Therapeutic Laser
Laser therapy can be used to help pet patients that may be intolerant to medications and/or surgery.
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PiezoWave Shockwave Therapy Device
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) is a non-invasive treatment in which the application of short, intense sound waves to a specific site stimulates healing in a variety of musculoskeletal conditions.
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Manual Therapy
Manual therapy includes a variety of techniques using the therapist’s hands to locate and address areas that need therapy. Performing manual therapy is an essential component of advancing tissue healing after an injury or surgery, improving joint mobility, relaxation and increased circulation.
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Therapeutic Massage
Canine massage is a branch of massage therapy that promotes health in dogs.
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Mobility Carts & Prosthetics
Carts and prosthetics can greatly improve your pet's movement.
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Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy
Recommended for inflammation, muscle spasm, poor circulation, and more.
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Therapeutic Exercises
Therapeutic Exercises will be used to improve core strength, balance, flexibility, and range of motion and muscle strength.
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Underwater Treadmill (UWT)
Hydrotherapy in an underwater treadmill uses the natural properties of water providing buoyancy, stability and hydrostatic pressure to provide cardiovascular conditioning and therapeutic benefits in a safe environment.
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Therapeutic Ultrasound
Therapeutic Ultrasound uses sound waves to create heating (thermal effects) and vibration (non-thermal effects) to affect tissue healing.
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Surgical Recovery
At Pawsitive Strides Veterinary and Therapy in Des Moines, our goal is to assist your pet in achieving optimal health. Our expert staff provides rehabilitation services after an injury or surgery, aiding in mobility, pain management, stamina improvement, and weight management.
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