Program Structure
Your veterinarian prescribed rehabilitation for your pet, and you are on board and motivated.
But, how will this work?
At-Home 8-Week Program
This program REQUIRES your veterinarian to complete a referral process for your pet. This is a self guided, 8-week rehab program, where the Initial Consultation fee actually covers TWO home visits:
-Visit 1: I perform my initial assessment (fitness, training, temperament, etc), take measurements as needed/allowed by your pet, and review the type of “equipment” you already have at home. We also discuss your personal goals and expectations.
-Visit 2 (same week): I deliver your pet’s tailored treatment plan, explain the exercises assigned, go over precautions/progressions, and give you additional free resources you can use during the entire rehab program and thereafter. Your attending veterinarian will receive documentation of both visits, everything we discussed and further follow ups to keep in your pet’s medical record.
Afterwards, follow ups via phone calls, text or email will be free for the remaining 7 weeks. You will have the option of adding additional home visits and/or a detailed weight loss program for an addional fee. Please keep in mind that should any complication arise during the program, I will ALWAYS advise you to schedule an appointment with your attending veterinarian for re-evaluation.
In-Clinic Rehabilitation Packages
Please call your attending veterinarian and ask if they have partnered with me to offer in-clinic rehabiliation programs. If a partnership has been established, their staff will be able to tell you about the packages offered and their costs.
What services are included in the programs?
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Musculoskeletal evaluation & Plan development
Your veterinarian will be diagnosing your pet, and will let me know what we're working on. In addition, I perform my own musculokeletal assesment to understand your rDVM’s notes and the current state of your pet's musculature and fitness ability. This also allows me to find potential sensitive spots and be careful assigning the exercises.
Then, considering yours and your pet's lifestyle, I develop a therapeutic plan that addresses your goals and fit your schedule.
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Colaboration with your Veterinarian, Coaching & Support
Once we have developed a therapeutic plan for your pet, the real work beggins. Your veterinarian will receive all the documentation of the program, progress reports and recommendations, and will be informed if any abnormality is noted. Additionally, phone calls, texts or email communication with me is completely free during the entire duration of the program, so I can answer your questions along the process. Based on your pet’s needs, I am also able to provide you with information on products, supplements or more specialized therapies currently available.
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Strengthening & Mobility exercises
When muscles are not used, they lose mass and strength in a process called sarcopenia. Ligaments, tendons and fascia are also affected, restricting further movement. Just like it happens with humans, recovering that strength and elasticity takes time and dedication.
I consider the items you already have available at home to develop the exercise program, so you dont have to buy expensive equipment that you’ll use once. Additionally, I will explain and demonstrate all the exercises to you, and provide you with useful videos for your reference.
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Stretching and Massage
Ligaments and tendons lose their elasticity and strength when they are not used. Also, the fascia can adhere to other structures, restricting their normal movement and potentially causing painful trigger points. Proper stretching techniques can help restore the elasticity and movement of the tissues. The various types of massage also release endorphines (“feel-good” chemicals) and flush out waste products within the body, aiding in relaxation of the muscles, improving circulation and tissue recovery.
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Weight loss Plans
An increased body condition score (BCS) can impact your pet’s quality of life, presently and in the long run. Elevated adipose (fat) tissue percentage increases overall inflammation in the body, triggering or accelerating the onset of arthritis pain and decreasing mobility. Similarly, it can disrupt systemic mechanisms, leading to chronic diseases.
Combining therapeutic exercises with a weight loss program is most beneficial to sustain muscle mass and function while on a caloric deficit. Interestigly, weight loss and maintenance has been the only scientifically proven mechanism to decrease arthritic pain.
Benefits of at-home rehab
Your pet stays relaxed and does not “mask” abnormal behaviors - have you ever arrived to the veterinarian’s office and your pet is suddenly “cured”? that can happen if your pet gets anxious, as it can trigger a release of adrenaline that can make him/her feel better momentarily.
You don’t worry about loading your pet into your vehicle - if you have a little dachshund or a shih-tzu, this may not be a problem, but if you have a german shepherd, a labrador or a great pyreness, it can be difficult to get them into your vehicle, and you run the risk of injuring yourself as well.
Is easier and faster to get a work-out session - whether you run on a tight schedule between work and family events, or have a flexible life style, you can easily get a rehab session completed in just 30-45min without adding travel or wait time at your vet’s office.
Allows you to complete more rehab sessions per week - just like working out, a rehab program is more effective when 3-4 sessions a week are completed, and it gives you the opportunity to asses your pet’s movement daily and adjust the program accordingly.
Prices
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Includes two home visits, one hour long each (on the same week) and your tailored rehab program.
$150.00
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In addition to the first two sessions at the beggining of the 8-week program. Each session is charged individually and will be 1-hour long.
$50
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This plan includes a caloric calculation and adjustment of every food item your pet eats regularly, so your pet reaches the target weight, in addition to the therapeutic exercise plan.
*Weight checks every two weeks are advised to ensure caloric restriction is suficient to achieve consistent weight loss.
$30
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Verify first that a partnership has been established with your attending veterinarian. If it has, their staff will be able to tell you about the various packages and their prices.
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Applies once to Initial consultation and each Additional Home Visit only when driving time exceeds 35min.
$20
*Start point: 6200 Windhaven Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093
*Trip fee will increase with driving times over 60min