Hydrotherapy & Physiotherapy for Dogs on the Sunshine Coast
Active Paws Rehabilitation & Fitness provides targeted treatment using hydrotherapy and physiotherapy to provide accelerated individualised rehabilitation and fitness programs for your dog
Hydrotherapy is important in the prevention and rehabilitation of injuries, surgeries and degenerative diseases. It allows your dog to exercise in a reduced weight-bearing environment, relieving pressure on joints, reducing pain, improving range of motion.
Physiotherapy relieves pain and improves range of movement for your pet dog or performance canine. Canine physiotherapy is important in the prevention and rehabilitation of injuries, surgeries and degenerative diseases.
Swim programs are individually planned for your dog so they can gain the maximum health benefits in a non-weight bearing environment. Our highly trained and fully qualified Hydrotherapists will prepare an individualised plan for dogs.
Get your dog in shape safely and effectively through our canine fitness & conditioning programs designed and monitored by a canine sports specialist. Programs address the five fitness components: flexibility, balance, stamina, coordination & strength.
We are highly trained specialists offering hydrotherapy, physiotherapy, rehabilitation and fitness services. We are seeking to work with Sunshine Coast Vet practices with a shared goal of improved patient outcomes.
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Active Paws Canine Rehabilitation and Fitness Centre
Active Paws provide individualised rehabilitation and fitness programs using hydrotherapy and physiotherapy sessions to restore optimal movement and function to your dog.
We do this through delivering a targeted treatment plan utilising hydrotherapy in conjunction with physiotherapy to provide accelerated rehabilitation. Hydrotherapy has been proven to be an effective tool in veterinary rehabilitation as it allows the patient to exercise in a reduced weight-bearing environment which relieves pressure on joints, reducing pain and encouraging a better range of movement. Underwater treadmill sessions utilise the natural buoyancy, resistance, pressure and warmth of water to promote strength, endurance, and increased range of motion.
Do You Have a Question About Your Dog's Mobility
Hydrotherapy for Dogs
Your dog will benefit from hydrotherapy on our underwater treadmill with one of our experienced therapists.
Your dog’s water is heated to 28-32 degrees and the depth of water, speed and incline can be varied to suit your canine.
Dogs are able to gain exercise and controlled movement by walking or swimming. Hydrotherapy is suitable for most dogs suffering from joint pain, recovering from surgical procedures and neurological conditions.
Physiotherapy for Dogs
Experienced physiotherapists will perform a thorough assessment of your dog during your initial appointment. Along with information provided by your veterinarian, we will identify and discuss your dog’s mobility and function. From there, we will develop a treatment and rehabilitation plan specific to your canine and the most effective pathway to recovery.
Our physiotherapists are experts in all areas of animal physiotherapy including:
- Orthopedic surgeries and injuries
- Chronic conditions including arthritis
- Spinal injuries and surgeries
- Sports injuries for performance canines
Physiotherapy for Dogs
Experienced physiotherapists will perform a thorough assessment of your dog during your initial appointment. Along with information provided by your veterinarian, we will identify and discuss your dog’s mobility and function. From there, we will develop a treatment and rehabilitation plan specific to your canine and the most effective pathway to recovery.
Our physiotherapists are experts in all areas of animal physiotherapy including:
- Orthopedic surgeries and injuries
- Chronic conditions including arthritis
- Spinal injuries and surgeries
- Sports injuries for performance canines
Pool Fitness & Rehabilitation for Canines
The swimming pool at our Sunshine Coast facility offers a reduced weight-bearing environment suitable for all dogs. Your dog may benefit from:
- Increased muscle mass and tone
- Improved joint range of movement
- Effective pain management
- Reduction of swelling and stiffness
- Increased blood flow to problem areas
- Re-education of gait patterns
- Improved cardiovascular performance
- Fitness maintenance for sporting dogs
Fit for Life Training Centre
Get your dog in shape safely and effectively through our canine fitness program designed and monitored by a canine sports specialist.
Our programs are designed for dog owners who want to increase their dog’s physical condition while improving performance, reducing the risk of injuries, improving overall health, and hopefully extending lifespan.
Designed for all dogs, Fit for Life includes additional programs for elite athletes, puppies from 8 weeks to 15 months, and senior/geriatric dogs. Included are regular assessments, individual programs tailored to each dog’s strengths and weaknesses, and step-by-step exercise guidance by our highly qualified trainer.
Fit for Life Training Centre
Get your dog in shape safely and effectively through our canine fitness program designed and monitored by a canine sports specialist.
Our programs are designed for dog owners who want to increase their dog’s physical condition while improving performance, reducing the risk of injuries, improving overall health, and hopefully extending lifespan.
Designed for all dogs, Fit for Life includes additional programs for elite athletes, puppies from 8 weeks to 15 months, and senior/geriatric dogs. Included are regular assessments, individual programs tailored to each dog’s strengths and weaknesses, and step-by-step exercise guidance by our highly qualified trainer.
Services for Vets
Active Paws Rehab & Fitness works closely with local Sunshine Coast vets to provide professional rehabilitation and fitness services to their patients.
If you would like to refer your patients to us, but don’t know us very well, we invite you to contact us via email or phone. You’re invited to visit our Coolum Beach location where we can run you through what we do and answer any of your questions. We have no doubt that you’ll gain full confidence in our ability to look after your patients in the same, caring and professional manner as you do.
Our Happy Dogs
Our team at Active Paws Rehab & Fitness on the Sunshine Coast are passionate about helping animals recover and live their best life!
See what our customers and their dogs are saying about our fully qualified and trained therapists and why locals are quick to recommend us.
How to Start Rehabilitation with your Dog
Get in touch by calling or completing our online contact form to make an appointment for your dog.
We can organise on your behalf any information that we require from your vet, such as referrals, patient notes & scans to develop an effective and individualised treatment plan for your best friend.
Hydrotherapy & Physiotherapy For Your Dog Using The Latest Technology
Active Paws Rehabilitation and Fitness are centrally located in Coolum Beach on the Sunshine Coast. Our fully trained and highly qualified experts are passionate about delivering the most effective injury management, post-surgical rehabilitation treatments and fitness and conditioning training for your dog.