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Canine Sports Medicine & Physical Rehabilitation
The Sports Medicine and Physical Rehabilitation service provides a full range of services to support post-operative recovery, manage pain, and enhance strength in canine and feline patients with medical or sports-related injuries.
In this section
Hours & Appointment Scheduling
Monday - Thursday, 8am - 6pm
Please call (614) 292-3274 or email OSUVet.Rehab_SportsMed@osu.edu
What is Physical Rehabilitation?
Physical rehabilitation focuses on restoring physical function, such as the ability to walk in a previously paralyzed patient. Physical rehabilitation involves numerous techniques including therapeutic laser, acupuncture, manual therapy, and hydrotherapy. It also promotes a more rapid recovery in patients suffering from neurologic or orthopedic conditions, helping to aid in their return to normal function.
Common Conditions
Veterinary patients benefiting from rehabilitation often include experiencing the following conditions:
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Preoperative orthopedic surgical patients, e.g. cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) rupture, hip dysplasia, medial patella luxation
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Postoperative orthopedic surgical patients, e.g. CCL repair, femoral head ostectomy, fracture repair
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Orthopedic medical patients, e.g. osteoarthritis
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Postoperative neurological patients, e.g. hemilaminectomy, ventral slot surgery
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Neurologic medical patients, e.g. degenerative myelopathy, intervertebral disc disease, fibrocartilaginous embolism
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Overweight patients
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Geriatric patients
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Agility, performance, and working dogs
Service Highlights
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Underwater treadmill
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Low-level laser therapy
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Acupuncture
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Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT)
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Electrical stimulation
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Intra-articular injections
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Massage therapy
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Strengthening exercises
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Balance and coordination training
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Gait training
Benefits of Rehabilitation
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Reduce pain
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Promote the healing process
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Restore and maintain joint range of motion
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Build muscle mass during recovery from injury or surgery
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Allow safe and controlled activity during the recovery period
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Increase cardiovascular fitness
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Combat obesity, in association with diet modifications
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Improve overall quality of life
Care Team

Mary Elgin

Kelly Andrews

Amanda Burkhart
Clinical Trials
The Canine Sports Medicine & Physical Rehabilitation service is often recruiting patients for related studies for which your animal may be eligible. If you have any questions regarding your animal's eligibility, please contact the Blue Buffalo Clinical Trials Office (cvm-clinicaltrials@osu.edu).
For a listing of current trials please click here.