What We Do
Hydrotherapy
What is hydrotherapy?
Hydrotherapy is water-based rehabilitation, in a warm safe sanitised pool. The pool is set at 31 degrees, this increases blood circulation to the working muscles and helps them relax therefore aiding healing and mobility.
What are the benefits of hydrotherapy?
Enhances joint mobility
Enhances sporting performance
Weight management
Pain relief
Reduces inflammation
Muscle maintenance
Improved cardiovascular fitness
Who is hydrotherapy for?
Hydrotherapy can be for any dog and can help with a wide range of health issues, for example, Arthritis, Hip & Elbow dysplasia, Cruciate disease, Muscle regeneration, Luxating patella, OCD, Overweight dogs
Hydrotherapy can also be used to teach dogs how to swim in a safe environment and be a form of exercise that is fun. We offer puppy swims for puppies over 14 weeks.
How to book a session
Each dog requires a signed vet referral form which can be passed over upon request. This is because hydrotherapy falls under the veterinary surgeons act therefore we need permission from a veterinary surgeon. All hydrotherapy sessions are performed by a hydro therapist that holds at least a level 3 qualification.
To enquire about booking a session with Rachel in the Hydrotherapy Pool in St Ives, click here
We are NARCH Registered
The National Association of Registered Canine Hydrotherapists (NARCH), is a not for profit association which maintains the List of Registered Canine Hydrotherapists (RCHs) to which we are delighted to be a part of.
This enables our dog owners to claim the cost of their Hydrotherapy treatment back from their insurance company for the swim sessions held here at our Hydrotherapy pool in St Ives