Physical Rehabilitation has been proven to accelerate recovery and increase mobility and strength. Our department is fully equipped with an underwater treadmill, therapeutic ultrasound and laser therapy, neuromuscular electrical stimulation, thermal therapy and a wide variety of therapeutic exercises available.

Here are some of the most common conditions for which rehabilitation has been proven effective:

• Post-operative orthopedic surgery (TPLO, patella luxation repair, limb deformity corrective surgery)
• Post-operative neurological surgery (Intervertebral Disc Disease, Decompression surgery)
• Medical management of neurological conditions such as degenerative myelopathy and fibrocartilaginous embolus
• Osteoarthritis
• Weight loss or general conditioning
• Athletic conditioning
  
  

Dr. Bruce graduated from OVC in 2003 and pursued a rotating internship at the Oklahoma State University followed by a surgical internship at the Dallas Veterinary Surgical Center before returning to OVC for a small animal surgical residency. He also trained in Physical Rehabilitation at the University of Tennessee.

Nancy has been a Registered Veterinary Technician since 2002 and has been certified in Canine Rehabilitation since 2007. She has also recently completed her Certification in the Case Management of Canine Osteoarthritis.

Together, they provide highly individualized assessments and rehabilitation programs to help pets maintain function and comfort.