About Us
In human medicine, physical therapy plays a vital role in recovery from musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. At Macke Institute of Canine Therapy, our mission is to bring that same level of dedicated, evidence-based care to your dog - working alongside your veterinary team to support healing, restore mobility, and improve quality of life."
Road to Recovery
When an injury occurs, or when certain conditions worsen, tissues are damaged and your dog must relearn how to properly use those tissues again. If not addressed adequately, dogs often compensate by relying on other body structures to maintain mobility. These compensations result in abnormal movement patterns that place excessive strain on surrounding tissues, which can lead to further injury. The goal of physical therapy is to guide you and your dog through a research-based progression of treatment that we call the Road to Recovery.
Lifelong
Health & Wellness
1. We focus on relieving pain, so your dog is more comfortable.
2. We focus on restoring flexibility, so your dog has less stiffness when moving.
3. We focus on rebuilding strength, so your dog can get around more easily with less weakness and fatigue.
4. We focus on restoring high-intensity activity and health, so your dog can return to running, jumping, and playing.
Finally, we focus on ensuring lifelong health and wellness, so your dog's injury does not return and future injuries are prevented.
Coordinating Your Pet's Treatment
We work in partnership with your veterinarian and require a referral to begin physical therapy treatment. Here is a simple guide to help you get started:
Step 1: Let your veterinarian know you are interested in a referral for canine physical therapy. Some vets may refer to this as "rehab" - both mean the same thing.
Step 2: Ask them to submit a referral for your pet through our website. Your veterinarian can access the referral form by clicking the Vets tab at the top of our website and selecting the Online Referral Form button. Should you or your veterinarian have any questions about the process, please feel free to call us.
Step 3: If your veterinarian has questions about our services or the treatments we provide, please refer them to the handout below or invite them to give us a call as we are always happy to connect.
