Aquatic Treadmill
Just as water exercise is beneficial to people,
it can also benefit your canine!
BENEFITS OF THE AQUATIC TREADMILL
Promotes early range of motion
Low impact exercise
Improved cardiovascular stamina
Increased flexibility
Muscle toning
Increased strengthening of injured tissue
Reduces joint stiffness
“Chance, our German Shepherd, lost use of his hind legs due to a bad disk in his lower back. He had surgery to remove the bad disk and would require extensive physical exercise to learn how to walk again. Since surgery, Chance has been visiting Carla at Positive Paws to undergo underwater treadmill exercise. This program has been greatly beneficial to Chance in helping him to walk again. He is now walking and continues to do underwater treadmill exercise in order to build even stronger muscles. In addition, he is losing excess weight due to the intense exercise the treadmill provides. Furthermore, Carla’s knowledge and understanding of what is needed for him to progress has helped greatly for her to modify each session to what is in Chance’s best interest.”
Our goal is to help improve your dog’s quality of life! The aquatic treadmill is wonderful to enhance general fitness. The warm water provides relaxation and low impact exercise.
The aquatic treadmill benefits can help your canine quickly return to full function after an injury, improve muscle strength, lose weight, and improve behavior issues.
Changing the water depth promotes the proper resistance for specific joints and muscle groups. The buoyancy of the water helps to reduce the stress and pain.
The speed increases exertion through resistance. Slow speeds are used for neurologic issues. Moderate speeds are used for post surgical canines. Fast speeds are used for athletes and behavior modification.
The warm water increases circulation and flexibility, therefore reducing discomfort.
The number of repetitions depends on each canine and the goals your veterinarian wants to achieve.
One big advantage to the treadmill is that limb movements can also be observed during the session. The treadmill replicates the movement that the canine performs on land. Many dogs that won't bare weight on land will do so in the treadmill!
Veterinarian referral is required before starting the underwater exercise program.
Call today to set up your appointment for your dog!
Canines enjoying the treadmill!
Amber-Exercising to be fit and trim.
Molly uses the treadmill to help her arthritis.
Warm water relaxes her so she can move easier.
Shelby exercises with low impact on her joints.
Dock diving dogs use the treadmill before competition to loosen up.
NOTES FROM THE FIT AND TRIM!
“I have been visiting you weekly at Positive Paws for the treadmill since April 2nd. I think I am walking better and still doing pretty good for a 15 1/2 year old lab/shep mix. My mom is not stressed any longer as she knows Carla won’t get upset with me (and her) if I have an accident. When you are old, “incontinence” can be an issue.
I sure hope I can continue to visit you weekly for my treadmill workout and the “cookies”. You are the best cook in the world.”
“P.S. Carla, the treadmill has really made a difference in Max’s quality of life (both physically and mentally).
Thank-you for helping us out.”