Using the hydrotreadmill allows the dog to return muscles to normal strength earlier and safer than other types of rehab.  As an added benefit, the warm water of the pool helps enhance the healing process.

Depending on the patient's therapeutic goals, the underwater treadmill and/or swimming pool can be used. The underwater treadmill promotes controlled weight bearing by varying the water level. The swimming pool is a non-weight bearing environment, especially effective for osteoarthritis and weakness associated with neurological conditions. Exercising in the water is a low impact activity that helps to improve strength, range of motion and endurance. The buoyancy properties of water minimize weight bearing stress to the joints which helps to prevent tissue injury, inflammation and pain.