Did you know VRSVA is equipped with a shockwave unit? Extracorporeal shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment modality which uses acoustic soundwaves to stimulate the body’s own healing process. It can decrease pain and encourage healing in bones, tendons, ligaments and other soft tissues!
#vrsva #equinerehab #shockwavetherapy
Shadow did a her first session in the underwater treadmill without a brace for the first time in nearly two years! Fresh out of a brace per her surgeon’s recommendation, she is putting in the work to resume normalcy!
Way to go, Shadow! ❤️🐾
End of the weekend views 🌈 Sam Blake of VRSVA FXBG & RVA lives on property in Stafford that gets the best rainbow views after a good rain!
We hope you had a relaxing weekend too! Ready for the week ahead at #VRSVA!
🐾 Obstacle courses like this one help to increase core strength, improve range of motion of limbs, and increase confidence as animals rehab from injury or surgery!
+ Treats and cuddles help to make this rehab activity even more fun! ❤️
This horse came in for neurologic rehab and is graduating from 60 days of our neuro rehab program like this! Way to go ❤️🎉
#vrsva #equinerehab #successstory #neurologicrehabilitation
‼️ Trigger warning: wound photos
Don’t try this at home! Wound care that is managed by experienced professionals with the help of a Class IV laser will heal faster and more cosmetically!
Just 30 days between these two pictures! Stay tuned for more photos of the fully healed wound, coming soon!
#vrsva #equinerehab #woundcare #lasertherapy #rehabsuccess
End of the workweek check-in with VRSVA Owner, Dr. Katherine Burke Johnson!
Finishing up patient charts from this week, catching up on some educational articles & spending time outside are all on the list of things to do today! 📚☀️
Wishing everyone a happy weekend ahead!
#vrsva #equinerehabilitation #caninerehabilitation #fridayvibes
Fun with Opie! 😻
Opie is doing a full body workout! He is working on core strength, range of motion of his limbs, proprioception and confidence as he gets stronger and increases mobility after his FHO surgery!
#vrsva #felinerehab #veterinaryrehabilitation #veterinarymedicine #smallanimalrehabilitation
Lucky, a recent feline amputee, spent his #rehab session building confidence navigating stairs while Dr. Webster and Marty cheered him on! Way to go, Lucky! 🍀 🐱
Frozen popsicles filled with apples and carrots are a fun distraction for this little yearling while she gets her bandage changed ❤️
#vrsva #equinerehabilitation #yearling #equinerehab
VRSVA Gordonsville had a fun visitor today! 🐦 Billy boy charmed all of us! He’s got some great dance moves, too!
Celebrating National Kitten Day with our resident jungle gym professional, Opie! 😻
Cats love rehab, too! Contact us to learn how we can help your feline friend on their rehabilitation journey.
#vrsva #felinerehab #catrehabilitation #nationalkittenday
Before and after! 🌟 This horse came to us with a significant superficial digital flexor tendon injury extending into her carpal canal. She was such good girl for us and worked so hard to get strong throughout her rehab! We are so excited for her to go home healed, healthy and happy!
#vrsva #equinerehab #successstory #rehabsuccess
Canine massage can:
✅ Reduce pain
✅ Increase flexibility
✅ Improve circulation and lymphatic flow
✅ Reduce stress and anxiety
We just love to see our patients relax and enjoy their massage work. There are so many benefits for the body and mind! And we’ll take all the kisses afterward 🥰
This is one happy post-AquaPacer pup!! 😅 🐾
Anyone else’s dog do this after a bath or swim? Post a video for us in the comments!
#vrsva #caninerehabilitation #underwatertreadmill
Elliott is regaining balance and strength after meningitis by doing his exercises on our vibration plate! 💪
#vrsva #caninerehab #vibrationplatetherapy
Pro-tip: There’s nothing like a frozen jar of turkey baby food to keep that tail wagging during rehab exercises! 🐾
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This exercise encourages lateral bending through the neck. It strengthens the deep stabilizing muscles of the back and activates the core abdominal muscles. It also works on the horse’s balance and awareness in space.
Using a treat, guide your horse into a lateral bend, reaching toward the shoulder region. Work up to a 10 second hold, repeating 3-5 times several times per week. This horse is quite flexible, but the goal is not to actually reach the shoulder. The goal is to BEND laterally in this direction without the horse ROTATING the head and neck to reach - this is cheating! If you notice your horse rotating their head and neck, hold your treat more laterally and let them go just as far as is comfortable without starting to see the rotation.
⚠️ Use a long treat like a carrot so your fingers are not mistaken for a treat!
Happy First Day of Summer!
Rehab is part work and part rest. This sweet pup has the rest part figured out! We hope everyone finds some time for rest and relaxation this summer! ☀️ 🌊 🏖️
