- Post-injury patients
- Post-surgical patients
- Neurologic patients
- Geriatric patients
- Obese patients
- Amputee patients
An animal in motion is the result of interconnected body parts working together. When one of those parts is not functioning normally, other connected body parts can be adversely affected, and problems with the animal’s movement and quality of life can result. Veterinary Kinetics Rehab incorporates holistic, integrative medicine with Eastern (Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine) and Western disciplines.
We combine quality with peace of mind because a veterinarian with the requisite skills and knowledge creates and administers the patient’s customized therapeutic rehabilitation program.
Musculoskeletal issues related to the forelimbs, hindlimbs, or core make it difficult for the animal to perform basic daily activities (e.g., running, jumping up and down, navigating unstable surfaces, and quickly or abruptly changing direction). These issues can negatively impact the patient’s quality of life through the health-related components of physical fitness:
- Cardiorespiratory endurance
- Muscular endurance
- Muscular strength
- Body composition (e.g., amount of fat vs. muscle)
- Mobility
- Mental state
Benefits of Ambulatory Pet Rehab
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Convenience
Appointments at your own home mean less time away from your day and easier experience for your pet.
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Less Stress
Remove the stress of transportation for both you and your pet with mobility issues.
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Better Results
Being in the comfort of their own home can yield better recovery results for your pet.
How we help
Pet Rehab Services
Comprehensive veterinary physical rehabilitation to enhance recovery in many orthopedic and neurologic conditions and includes wellness and preventative medicine.
- Patient-Related instruction
- Infrared Thermomography (IRT)
- Laser Therapy (LT) also Photobiomodulation (PBM)
- Electrotherapy or Electrical Muscle Stimulation (ESTIM)
- Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF)
- Acupuncture: Dry Needle (DN), Aqua-acupuncture (Aqua-AP), Electro-acupuncture (EA), and Myofascial Trigger Point Treatment
- Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy
- Therapeutic Ultrasound & Heating
- Cryotherapy
- Massage Therapy
- Proprioceptive & Balance Exercises
- Range-of-Motion Exercises & Stretching
- Therapeutic Exercise (also TherEx) & Exercise for Speed and Strengthening
- Conditioning Programs
- Kinesiology Taping
- Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) Herbal Formulas
Meet the doctor
Dr. Holly Pollard-Wright
Dr. Holly Pollard-Wright received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1999. She has over 20 years of experience as a veterinary professional diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions, including performing orthopedic surgeries for companion animals and wildlife species. Dr. Pollard-Wright pursued her interest in orthopedic surgery by receiving mentoring from board-certified orthopedic surgeons. Later, she was invited to join a traveling surgery group of boarded and experienced surgeons. Before relocating with her family to California, she had a successful traveling surgery and rehabilitation practice. She obtained post-doctorate training in veterinary rehabilitation: Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner (CCRP) from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine and Certified Small Animal Myofascial Practitioner (CSMP) from North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She is a member of the American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians.
