Canine Myofunctional Therapies is a muscle and soft tissue therapy and incorporating the multi-modality approach of Canine Rehabilitation and Conditioning Therapies, helps your pet to achieve overall muscle, fascia, joint, tendon and ligament optimal health, balance, performance and well-being!

 

As a Clinical Therapist applying the hands-on multi-modality approach, we can help to improve on Neuro-Muscular Dysfunction, improve Proprioception & Body Awareness and help to re-train for correct Gait Patterns.

Applying varying Clinical Massage Therapy Techniques, our aim is to help move and eliminate toxins and waste products within the bodies soft tissues, improve blood and lymphatic flow to improve circulation, decompress affected nerves and nerve bundles, remove any oedema or swelling accumulating within a joint, reduce inflammation, improve joint range of motion, improve muscle suppleness, release muscle spasms by reducing the reactive trigger points found within the muscle belly and/or fascia tissues, reduce muscle adhesion's, lengthen muscle and ligament fibres by improving their elasticity, improve bone density and immune function - All of these benefits combined help to reduce your pet's pain whether it has been caused by an acute injury which required surgery or perhaps a strain issue from an accident or perhaps it's been caused by a more chronic and debilitating disease process such as Degenerative Joint Disease, Osteoarthritis or Degenerative Myelopathy.

 

From your Canine Athlete or Working dog to your more relaxed pupper who loves their snuggle time with you - no matter their age or reason for their body dysfunction, they can all suffer from muscle tautness, tendon and ligamentous contractures, inflammation, trigger points and oedema, all resulting in a reduced range of motion to their affected joints and all of which can be the cause for your pet to change the way they move, shift their body weight to compensate area's of dysfunction, change their gait patterns and they generally will use their bodies incorrectly which can cause future issues and/or injuries unless we help by teaching them in  fun and reward based therapy sessions to how to better use their bodies more correctly by performing Rehabilitation Conditioning Exercises and retraining them with specialised fitness equipment in the hopes of helping to reduce the chances of any further injuries or pain.

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Conditions which can benefit from Canine Myofunctional Therapy are;

• Osteoarthritis (OA)

• Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD)

• Degenerative Myelopathy (DM)

• Inter-vertebral Disc Disease (IVDD)

• Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD)

• Fibrocartilaginous Embolism (FCE)

• Lumbo-Sacral Disease (LSD)

• Cruciate Ligament Ruptures - Surgical recovery or Conservative treatments

• Hip/Elbow Dysplasia (HD/ED)

• Hemi-Vertebrae

• ANY Orthopaedic Surgeries/Pre or Post-operative

• Paralysis or Paresis incorporating Neurological Deficits

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Modalities and Tools Used are;

• Clinical Massage Therapies

• Passive Joint Range of Motion Exercises

• Trans-Cutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (T.E.N.S)

• Red Light Therapy - (Infrared & Near-Infrared)

• Percussion Massage Tool

• Whole-Body Vibrating Machine

• FLIR Thermal Imaging Camera (Thermography)

• Thera-Bands (Exercise Resistance Bands)

• RockTape (Kinesiology Tape)

• Rock Pods - (Cupping)

• Gua Sha Tool

• Cryo & Thermal Therapies

• Neurological Stimulating Tools & Techniques

• Fitness/Conditioning Equipment such as Balance Discs/Peanuts/Bones/Eggs/Targets/Pods/Wobble boards, Obstacles, Weaving Cones and Agility set by FitPaws

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Whether your beautiful pet is a young pupper or an older and wise companion and anywhere in between - They can ALL BENEFIT from Canine Myofunctional, Rehabilitation and Conditioning Therapies!

We truly believe that with the Alternative Therapies offered, every pet can benefit, have less pain by having improved overall Mobility!

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We use and apply only safe and proven clinical methods whilst using positive reinforcement techniques with treats and plenty of praise to encourage the patient to perform exercises in a fun and rewarding manner in the comfort of their own homes!

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PRICES:

• Starting at $125.00 for an Initial Assessment - (Allow 2hours) (depending on distance traveled) which includes a thorough Clinical Subjective and Objective Assessment, Functional Assessment, Gait Assessment and Treatment applied and an Individual Home Plan offered to pet owners'. Plus Travel Costs calculated at $2.50 per 10klms

• Follow up sessions are $90.00 per Session (Treatment time 60-75mins) Plus Travel Costs calculated at $2.50 per10Klms

• Canine Fitness & Conditioning Group Class of 3 or more Dog's (Note: ALL DOG'S must be deemed Fit & Healthy with No-known injuries or dysfunctions) $75 per dog (>3 in a class).

• Application of Kinesiology RockTape - $5 SML DOG/$10 MED DOG/$15 LGE DOG/$20 GIANT DOG

• Handicapped Pet's Walkin' Wheels Frame Hire - $50 p/wk for Small Frame - $75 p/wk for Medium Frame - $100 p/wk for Large Frame. *Can rent to buy - ask us how (Conditions Apply)!

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PLEASE NOTE: The safety and well-being of your pet in our care is always in the fore-front of our minds, so we work as part of a Rehabilitative team with your pet's Veterinarian & other Alternative Therapists to ensure all care is taken and your pet has no known contra-indications to their health status which may affect the treatments and plans that are offered to your pet. If your pet's health is of a concern or a new health issue arises whilst in our care - the treatment session will STOP IMMEDIATELY and you will be referred back to your Veterinarian!

We are NOT Veterinarians, so therefore we DO NOT DIAGNOSE your pet's condition or prescribe any Medications. Advice and Recommendations only will be made on a patient-by-patient case and only on the subjects within our realm of current training such as Mobility Aids, Supplements, Weight Loss, Home Modifications & Alternative Therapies!

PLEASE NOTE: Jules is a registered International Dealer & Stockist for Handicapped Pet's. For more info please take a look at the 'Products tab' above or click on below Walkin' Wheels pic - (NOTE for purposes of product info only & is in USD currency) - Any further questions, please reach out as we're more than happy to help!

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