Physiotherapy can work wonders for your pets


By AGENCY

Animal physiotherapist Katrina Hannemann lets her animal patient walk on a treadmill in the water, which helps to relieve the joints. — dpa

Your four-legged friend can’t move like they used to, perhaps from an old injury or just as part of getting older. In such cases, physical therapy could make a world of difference for an animal.

“We’ve long been working together with animal physical therapists, ” says veterinarian Yasmin Diepenbruck. “Specifically implemented physiotherapeutic measures can have a positive effect on movement, either as a supplement or after completion of the veterinary treatment, ” explains the Germany-based animal medical expert.

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