Rehabilitation

Services Available Beginning January 2026
dog rehabilitation

Rehabilitation

dog rehabilitation
vet doctor checking dog leg

Comprehensive Rehabilitation for Surgical & Non-Surgical Patients

At HVS CT, rehabilitation is an essential part of restoring mobility, reducing pain, and improving long-term wellbeing, whether a pet is recovering from surgery, managing a chronic condition, or strengthening after an injury.
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We support a wide range of patients, including those with:

  • Orthopedic conditions
  • Neurologic disease
  • Post-operative recovery needs
  • Mobility-limiting or age-related changes

Each treatment plan is designed to enhance comfort, rebuild strength, and support confident movement at every stage of care.

Therapeutic Modalities & Customized Treatment Plans

Our rehabilitation services combine evidence-based therapies with individualized exercise programs tailored to each pet’s condition and healing timeline.

Our therapeutic modalities include:

  • Underwater treadmill therapy
  • Electrical stimulation (e-stim)
  • Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT)
  • Laser therapy

Each personalized plan may include:

  • Targeted therapeutic exercises
  • Modalities selected for the pet’s diagnosis and mobility goals
  • Techniques designed to restore movement, alleviate pain, and support long-term function
vet doctor with brown dog
cute white brown cat

Therapeutic Modalities

We utilize a variety of evidence-based treatments, including an underwater treadmill, electrical stimulation (e-stim), extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT), and laser therapy. These techniques are selected based on each patient’s condition, mobility goals, and stage of healing to maximize recovery.

Personalized Treatment Plans

Every patient’s path to recovery is unique. Our rehabilitation plans are customized to meet each pet’s specific needs, whether rebuilding strength after surgery, improving mobility in pets with chronic joint disease, or managing neurologic or age-related conditions. Each plan combines targeted exercises and therapeutic techniques designed to restore movement, relieve pain, and enhance long-term function.

dog checkup
smiling puppy dog

Continuity of Surgical Care

Our rehabilitation team works closely with our surgeons to ensure consistent communication, safe progression of care, and long-term support. By keeping rehabilitation in-house, we offer a seamless and coordinated experience for patients, pet owners, and referring veterinarians alike.

Services Available Beginning January 2026

Meet Lisa Raske, DPT, CCRP‍

Doctor of Physical Therapy | Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner

Lisa holds a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Columbia University. Upon graduating, she worked as a physical therapist at Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma in NYC. Lisa became interested in animal rehabilitation after seeing the benefit of rehabilitation for her aging Shepherds. She completed her CCRP training (Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner) from the University of Tennessee.

At HVS CT, she delivers evidence-based rehabilitation for canines & felines to support post-operative recovery, manage chronic conditions, and enhance mobility in working and companion dogs. She is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association - Animal Physical Therapy Special Interest Group.

Get in Touch with Our Team

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