Underwater treadmills are the latest rehabilitation tool for injured or postsurgical dogs.

-By C.C. Holland

Hydrotherapy and aquatic exercise are the hottest new tools in canine physical rehabilitation. And that's not just a jump in a lake. Today's cutting-edge therapists work with veterinarians' referrals and use sophisticated underwater treadmills and other specialized equipment to provide rehabilitation for a variety of medical conditions. And they are frequently able to achieve better results in less time than through the recovery regimens prescribed by more conventional veterinary practitioners.

Veterinary technician Amy Mayfield encourages Sabina, who is working on the underwater treadmill at SOL Companion.

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