Canine Myo-manipulative Functional Therapy (CMFT)
Canine Myo-Manipulative Functional Therapy is a form of therapeutic, restorative massage for dogs. It is a combination of techniques including Swedish Relaxation Massage, stretching, Shiatsu, Gua Sha and Acupressure. This technique can identify and heal areas of dysfunction. It can restore communication between spinal segments and the brain and releases associated soft tissues and allows the body to re-set a negatively affected joint.
Some benefits of Canine Myo-Manipulative Functional Therapy Include
- Reduced pain and discomfort from inflammation, stiffness and/or muscle spasms
- Assisting your dog’s natural lymphatic system and parasympathetic response increasing the ability to move toxins out of the body
- Increased circulation, flexibility, and overall range of motion
- Improved body alignment and muscle tone
- Strengthened immune system
- Reduced anxiety and greater sense of calm
- Improved overall athleticism
- Relief from arthritis pain and joint dysfunction
- Overall longevity and reduced muscle degeneration
- Beneficial during rehabilitation or physical therapy allowing for further decrease in inflammation
- Enabling senior or geriatric dogs to safely exercise with greater range of motion
Cold Laser Therapy
Cold laser therapy is a non-invasive, drug free, surgery free, and pain free treatment. Also called low-level laser therapy, cold laser therapy uses beams of light to stimulate cell regeneration and increase blood circulation. Following treatment, pets experience less pain and swelling of the affected area, allowing for an increase in range of motion, mobility, and healing. Subsequent cold laser therapy sessions increase these benefits for your pet if used in rapid succession initially. Cold laser therapy has been shown to be a successful treatment in a range of health issues, including but not limited to:
- Chronic pain conditions
- Degenerative joint disease
- Healing fractures
- Hip dysplasia
- Injuries affecting the ligaments, muscles, and tendons
- Osteoarthritis
- Post-surgical healing
- Skin lesions and wounds
How many sessions of cold laser therapy will my dog need?
Every dog is different and therefore each treatment is tailored to the specific needs of each animal. This means that precisely how many sessions of this non-invasive and painless procedure your canine pal will need will depend on their individual circumstances including the severity of their health problem. We will be able to give you an estimation as to how many sessions your pet will need during their consultation, but it is important to bear in mind that this number could change.
Each session is entirely painless, straightforward, and requires zero downtime, meaning that your dog may carry on with life as normal following their treatment.