Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy – CSU Veterinary Health System

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Celebrating this season’s Kickoff K9s

The CSU Veterinary Health System teamed up with CSU Athletics for the Kickoff K9 tee dog sponsorship, featuring Wonder, a Labrador campus favorite and therapy dog, and Sunshine, a resilient tripawd rescued from Alaska.

a small, brown dog is smiling at the camera, laying on the floor of the vet office, missing her back hind leg

Juniper, the little brown dog that charmed a whole hospital

Juniper, a three-legged rescue dog, overcame life-threatening health issues at CSU’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital, inspiring her owner to join the team that saved her.

a small brown and white dog looks at the camera, sitting on a red examine table

CSU orthopedic surgeon gives dachshund puppy two new custom legs to stand on

When Kelly Cvanciger and Shannon Washburn noticed their dachshund puppy Chunk’s hind legs weren’t growing properly, they sought help from Colorado State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

A German Shepherd using a blue and black rear-support wheelchair stands on grass beside a sidewalk. The dog has shaved areas on the front legs and a large shaved patch across the back and hips, indicating recent medical treatment. The dog is panting with its mouth open, and a person standing behind holds the leash.

Small Animal Rehabilitation: Restoring mobility and hope

The CSU Small Animal Small Animal Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy service works with companion animals and their owners to treat joint, muscle, and tendon injuries and diseases, including arthritis and canine cruciate ligament injury.

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A comprehensive approach to improving mobility for pets

When a pet begins to have mobility problems, it can often feel frustrating and frightening. Common mobility limitations include difficulty getting up from the floor, refusing to go up steps, and limited ability to walk with the family. To alleviate concerns, pet owners may consider working with the CSU Orthopedic Medicine and Mobility service to […]

a bridled dog gets physical therapy by a person dressed in a black track suit

What to expect with rehabilitation and physical therapy for dogs

If you peek inside CSU’s Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy service, you might see Emma the Akita suspended in equipment to help her walk, Abby Gail the Labrador lounged out on the mat table receiving manual therapies, and Penny the dachshund practicing in her new wheelchair. The room is bright, filled with exercise balls and toys, […]

a brindled dog gets laser therapy by a veterinary professional

What is laser therapy for dogs?

Laser therapy for dogs can be used for the treatment of pain caused by joint, nerve, and muscle injuries.

A white dog with brown patches stands on a tiled floor in a veterinary exam room, wearing a black harness and looking up toward the camera. A soft-sided pet stroller is visible in the background, along with a floor mat and part of a person’s hand and shoe at the edge of the frame.

CSU veterinary rehab experts and a dedicated family help pup walk again

CSU’s rehabilitation department helped Beautiful Brumbelow recover from a severe leg injury that resulted in a limp.

A group of six individuals gather in a clinical room with three dogs. Two dogs sit together on a padded exam table covered with a green towel and surrounded by medical equipment, while another dog stands on the floor at the front of the group. Several individuals are wearing blue medical scrubs, and others are dressed in casual or athletic clothing. In the foreground, an orange training cone, a balance disc, and a white-and-blue exercise bar are visible, suggesting a rehabilitation or therapy setting.

VHS Community: Rehab team works across vet hospital to treat mobility issues

“Another thing that makes us unique is that we offer three legs of a stool – a combination of orthopedic medicine, clinical trials, and rehabilitation. We work together – veterinary specialists in sports medicine and our clinical trials team evaluating treatments to see if they improve quality of life, and we’re here to complete treatments. -Sasha Foster

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