Veterinary Hydrotherapy in Inverness
Advanced underwater treadmill rehabilitation for dogs recovering from injury, surgery, pain, or reduced mobility.
Veterinary Hydrotherapy
Our veterinary hydrotherapy service uses controlled aquatic rehabilitation to support healing, improve strength, and restore natural movement patterns in animals.
Hydrotherapy is especially effective for dogs recovering from surgery, managing arthritis, or rebuilding fitness after injury.
Hydrotherapy helps to:
- Reduce joint impact and pain during movement
- Improve muscle strength and conditioning
- Increase circulation and support healing
- Build core stability and balance
- Improve range of motion in stiff joints
- Support weight loss safely
- Improve confidence and proprioception
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Our Approach
We use an underwater treadmill system with adjustable incline and decline settings, allowing precise control of exercise intensity.
Why water works:
- Warm water relaxes muscles and reduces pain
- Buoyancy reduces weight-bearing stress on joints
- Water resistance builds strength safely
- Hydrostatic pressure supports circulation and reduces swelling
We also offer desensitisation programmes for animals that are nervous, reactive, or new to treatment.
Why choose Hydrotherapy for your pet?
Hydrotherapy is beneficial for:
- Post-operative rehabilitation (e.g. cruciate surgery)
- Arthritis management
- Spinal and neurological conditions
- Sports and agility conditioning
- Weight management
- General mobility loss in older dogs
Rehabilitation Approach
All hydrotherapy patients must first undergo a land-based physiotherapy assessment.
This allows us to:
- Assess your animal’s mobility, strength, and movement
- Create an individual rehabilitation programme
- Progress hydrotherapy safely and appropriately
- Monitor recovery and adjust treatment as your animal improves
Want to see if hydrotherapy is right for your dog?
Speak to our veterinary physiotherapy team today and we’ll guide you through the best next steps.