Conditions commonly treated with Rehabilitation:
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Post-surgical or injury recovery, such as fracture repairs, cranial cruciate ligament (ACL in humans) repair by TPLO, TTA, or an extracapsular repair such as a tightrope procedure, achilles tendon injuries, and joint replacement surgeries
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Gait abnormalities or lamenesses
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Arthritis, hip, or elbow dysplasias
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Orthopedic injuries such as tendonitis, bursitis, or ligament strains
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Neurologic disorders such as intervertebral disc disease (IVDD), fibrocartilagenous embolism (FCE), or degenerative myelopathy (DM)
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Muscle weakness, atrophy, or injury
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Surgical alternative if not medically or financially feasible
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Weight management
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Conditioning for working dogs, athletes, agility, or show dogs
Conditions that may benefit from Veterinary Acupuncture:
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Musculoskeletal problems, such as arthritis, sore muscles, joint dysplasias, or chronic injuries
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Nervous system disorders, such as intervertebral disc disease (IVDD), epilepsy, degenerative myelopathy (DM), certain types of paralysis or traumatic nerve injury, urinary or fecal incontinence
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Skin problems, such as lick granulomas or allergies
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Respiratory problems, such as feline asthma
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Kidney and liver disease
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Gastrointestinal imbalances, such as food allergies, diarrhea, or constipation
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Cancer patients may benefit with pain relief and a decrease in side-effects from chemotherapy