Manual Therapy for Pets

Diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal problems in pets. Arcata Animal Hospital welcoming pets and families to expert veterinary care in Arcata, CA

What Are Manual Therapies? Manual techniques, which involve the direct use of the therapists’ hands, are used for diagnosis and treatment of a variety of musculoskeletal problems. From a diagnostic standpoint, they are used to identify abnormalities such as muscle pain and tightness, limitations in passive range of motion and restrictions in the normal mobility of joints. Compassionate end-of-life veterinary care for pets at Arcata Animal Hospital in Arcata, CA Veterinary manual therapy and rehabilitation treatment for pets at Arcata Animal Hospital

What Treatments Are Used? When treating musculoskeletal problems, manual therapies use a variety of soft tissue techniques designed to address specific problems to enhance healing. For example, some techniques may be used to increase circulation to tissues, others may be used to reduce adhesions or eliminate trigger points.  Still others are used primarily to reduce pain or reduce edema.

Manual therapies we offer include:
  • Range of Motion and Stretching Exercises
  • Joint Mobilization
  • Massage
 Manual therapy session for a pet patient at Arcata Animal Hospital in Arcata CA