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Thermotherapy for Dogs

Animal Rehabilitation Thermotherapy:

Cold
  • use of superficial cold source applied to remove heat from an affected area
  • causes vasoconstriction and slows metabolic rate of tissue reactions, reducing inflammation, swelling and pain
  • most effective in acute inflammatory phase following tissue trauma
  • may also be used during later healing stages to minimize inflammation following rehabilitative exercises
Heat
  • use of superficial heat source to apply heat to an affected area
  • enhances the healing process by increasing local circulation and metabolic rate of tissue reactions (increased rate of delivery of nutrients to and waste products from affected tissues)
  • may be used to warm tissues prior to exercise or stretching (heat increases extensibility of tissues allowing for greater flexibility and more effective stretching)

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