COMMON CONDITIONS
If your dog is limping, recovering from surgery, or slowing down with age, you're probably wondering what you can do to help. The good news: canine physical therapy offers real, measurable solutions - and the conditions below are ones we treat every day.
At the Macke Institute of Canine Therapy, we provide physical therapy and rehabilitation for dogs in Omaha and Lincoln, Nebraska. Our programs are built around your dog's specific diagnosis, designed to reduce pain, rebuild strength, and restore movement - so they can get back to doing what they love with you.
Whether your dog has been diagnosed with one of the conditions below, or your veterinarian has recommended rehabilitation as part of their care plan, we're here to help.
THIRD, we prescribe targeted exercises to regain full STRENGTH.
FOURTH, we progress therapeutic exercises to achieve the highest level of FUNCTION.
The RECOVERY SEQUENCE is supported by evidence and research to provide the most effective path to your pet's recovery.
CCL/ACL tears are a common injury in dogs. Physical therapy can be a valuable part of recovery - whether your dog is managing the injury conservatively or recovering after surgery. We work alongside your veterinary team to help rebuild strength and restore movement.
THIRD, we prescribe targeted exercises to regain full STRENGTH.
FOURTH, we progress therapeutic exercises to achieve the highest level of FUNCTION.
The RECOVERY SEQUENCE is supported by evidence and research to provide the most effective path to your pet's recovery.
TPLO surgery restores stability to your dog's knee, and physical therapy helps them use it. We work alongside your veterinary team to rebuild strength, retrain movement, and support your dog's full return to the activities they love.
THIRD, we prescribe targeted exercises to regain full STRENGTH.
FOURTH, we progress therapeutic exercises to achieve the highest level of FUNCTION.
The RECOVERY SEQUENCE is supported by evidence and research to provide the most effective path to your pet's recovery.
Arthritis is a common orthopedic diagnosis in canines, affecting as many as one in five dogs. If your dog is slowing down, stiffening up, or struggling with daily activities, physical therapy can help reduce pain and improve mobility - so they can keep doing what they love.
THIRD, we prescribe targeted exercises to regain full STRENGTH.
FOURTH, we progress therapeutic exercises to achieve the highest level of FUNCTION.
The RECOVERY SEQUENCE is supported by evidence and research to provide the most effective path to your pet's recovery.
Neurologic conditions come with a wide range of symptoms, from mild weakness to loss of coordination. Physical therapy supports your dog's neurological recovery by helping their body rebuild movement patterns and regain strength.