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Hydrotherapy
British Small Animal Veterinary Association , 114 (2010); https://doi.org/10.22233/9781905319916.10
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Abstract

Hydrotherapy employs certain properties of water to enable and facilitate the rehabilitation (and some time training) of patients who find land-based exercise too difficult or painful. This chapter considers Principles of hydrotherapy; Potential benefits of hydrotherapy; Indications for hydrotherapy; Contradictions and cautions; Equipment; Self practice; Protocols; and Outcome assessment.

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Buoyancy is the upward thrust of water acting on a body; gravity (downward thrust) is also acting on the same body. If the centre of gravity and the centre of buoyancy are not in the same vertical plane, the body (or patient) will have a tendency to tip or tilt . This has implications for the placement of flotation devices. Drawn by S.J. Elmhurst BA Hons (www.livingart.org.uk) and reproduced with her permission. © 2010 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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10.2 Buoyancy is the upward thrust of water acting on a body; gravity (downward thrust) is also acting on the same body. If the centre of gravity and the centre of buoyancy are not in the same vertical plane, the body (or patient) will have a tendency to tip or tilt . This has implications for the placement of flotation devices. Drawn by S.J. Elmhurst BA Hons (www.livingart.org.uk) and reproduced with her permission.
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Increasing proportions of bodyweight are supported with increasing depth of water. Drawn by S.J. Elmhurst BA Hons (www.livingart.org.uk) and reproduced with her permission. © 2010 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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10.3 Increasing proportions of bodyweight are supported with increasing depth of water. Drawn by S.J. Elmhurst BA Hons (www.livingart.org.uk) and reproduced with her permission.
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Swimming aids joint flexion, here of the left hindleg. © 2010 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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10.4 Swimming aids joint flexion, here of the left hindleg.
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Underwater treadmill exercise. Note the flexion of the carpus and elbow joints, which is typically greater than when walking over ground. The top of the water level is typically near the elbow. (Courtesy of Darryl L. Millis; reproduced from the ) © 2010 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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10.5 Underwater treadmill exercise. Note the flexion of the carpus and elbow joints, which is typically greater than when walking over ground. The top of the water level is typically near the elbow. (Courtesy of Darryl L. Millis; reproduced from the )
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A ramp with a textured non-slip grip surface allows animals to walk into the pool. © 2010 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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10.6 A ramp with a textured non-slip grip surface allows animals to walk into the pool.
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Electric hoist that goes out over the centre of the pool with a slow and quiet mechanism and has an emergency lowering action, for use if electricity fails. © 2010 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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10.7 Electric hoist that goes out over the centre of the pool with a slow and quiet mechanism and has an emergency lowering action, for use if electricity fails.
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Water testing. Photometer for testing free chlorine, total chlorine and pH levels. Example of water test records. © 2010 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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10.8 Water testing. Photometer for testing free chlorine, total chlorine and pH levels. Example of water test records.
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Patients should be fitted with a buoyancy aid. © 2010 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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10.9 Patients should be fitted with a buoyancy aid.
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First aid box and eye wash for staff and clients. © 2010 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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10.10 First aid box and eye wash for staff and clients.
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Left hindleg moving cranially in a more normal ROM. Left hindleg moving down and caudally. Left hindleg in extension. © 2010 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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10.11 Left hindleg moving cranially in a more normal ROM. Left hindleg moving down and caudally. Left hindleg in extension.
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