Physical Rehab
Physical rehabilitation involves the diagnosis and management of patients with either painful or functionally limiting mobility issues, particularly those afflicted by orthopedic or neurological conditions. The goal of rehabilitation is to achieve the highest level of function and quality of life possible for that patient. Rehabilitation can assist animals in recovery from surgery, injury, loss of mobility, weakness, or pain. After many orthopedic surgeries, rehab therapies can help aid in a faster recovery for pets. Rehabilitation practitioners can also size animals for different types of assistive devices such as wheelchairs, harnesses, or braces. Physical rehabilitation includes using specific stretching and exercises, massage/manual therapies, and therapeutic modalities. Whether it is a geriatric dog suffering from arthritis or a sporting dog with a soft tissue injury, rehab can be a great way to help decrease pain, strengthen pets, and ultimately improve their quality of life.
Patients suffering from any of the conditions listed below can potentially benefit from physical rehabilitation:
Arthritis
Cruciate ligament tears
Orthopedic Fractures
Hip/elbow dysplasia
Amputees
Obesity
Intervertebral disc disease
Fibrocartilaginous embolism
Degenerative myelopathy
Dr. Markie Howard, DVM, CCRP
The CCRP stands for a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner.
Markie Howard grew up surrounded by engineers, both parents and both siblings, so she loved the idea of focusing on the mechanical aspects of animals as well as creating mobility devices for them. After several externships in vet school involving the creation of different prosthetics, orthotics, and braces for animals, she was hooked. She found that the veterinarians that worked most with form and function of limbs and mobility were veterinarians specializing in physical rehabilitation. She eventually obtained her certification to become a rehabilitation practitioner through the CCRP program at the University of Tennessee in 2017.
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At Crestwood Animal Hospital, we are just as passionate about our team as we are about pets. As a Crestwood Animal Hospital employee, you will have a wealth of resources – from competitive compensation to generous benefits, as well as the flexibility to maintain a healthy work/life balance. With a generous combination of benefits like flexible/part-time schedules and paid time off, we empower our team members to get the most out of their career. Combine all of this with our team-oriented culture and the opportunity to work with some amazing animals and people and you will quickly discover why Crestwood Animal Hospital is a great career choice.