HYDROTHERAPY
High Lane Hydrotherapy specialises in rehabilitation, fitness, and recreational swimming sessions through the use of a hydrotherapy pool. While our primary focus is on dogs, we also accommodate other small animals, such as cats and rabbits, across the North West of England.
Osteoarthritis is the leading cause of chronic pain in dogs, with statistics showing that it affects 4 out of 5 dogs and 80% of dogs over the age of 8. Additionally, 35% of dogs over the age of 1 are impacted by this painful and progressive disease, which is the most common reason for elective euthanasia in dogs.
Hydrotherapy is a scientifically proven treatment that leverages the therapeutic properties of heated, treated water, enabling animals to move their joints in a weightless environment. The buoyancy of the water fully supports the animal during exercise, making it an effective method for controlled, tailored rehabilitation. This approach improves circulation, reduces pain, builds cardiovascular fitness, and alleviates discomfort, especially in arthritic dogs. Hydrotherapy also promotes recovery, reducing the time an animal needs to remain crate-rested or have restricted activity post-surgery. The resistance of the water during swimming helps build strength, muscle tone, and overall conditioning, without the strain typically associated with land-based exercise. These are just a few of the many benefits hydrotherapy offers.
With an increasing number of insurance companies now covering this form of treatment, hydrotherapy has become more accessible to pet owners than ever before.
As a qualified canine therapist, I fully acknowledge and respect the Veterinary Surgeons’ Act 1966 and Exemption order of 1962 and as such will not treat any animal without the prior consent of a veterinary surgeon.
Click here to download a copy of our registration form, this will require your veterinary surgeons signature. A fully completed registration form is needed for all swims, regardless of reason for attending.