MASSAGE, MOBILIZATION, STRETCHING --Massage relaxes and stretches muscles to reduce pain and spasm, while mobilizations are skilled manual small joint and spinal movements to reduce pain and improve flexibility.

ULTRASOUND--Help promote proper alignment of connective tissue for improved healing of muscles, tendons, and ligaments.

LASER ONLY SESSIONS AVAILABLE

EXERCISES--Increase muscle strength and endurance, promote proper motion during walking and running, improve coordination and balance, and help burn calories for weight loss.

LASER THERAPY--Photobiomodulation therapy may reduce pain, increase blood flow to area, accelerate healing, and promote healthier, stronger connective tissue for better mobility.

PULSED ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD--

PEMF Therapy like the Assisi Loop may help reduce pain and accelerate healing.  The Assisi Loop is safe and easy for the owner to use between visits but should not be used by owners with electronic medical devices like pumps or pacemakers.

ASSISI LOOPS AND PADS ARE AVAILABLE FOR SALE BY PRESCRIPTION ONLY.

ELECTRICAL STIMULATION AND TENS--NMES is used for weak/paralyzed pets to help slow muscle atrophy.  TENS therapy reduces pain and muscle spasms.

Services

MEDICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTS help reduce inflammation and pain and some promote cartilage and connective tissue healing.

​​​​​​​​​​4STRONG PAWS LLC

​Mobile Veterinary Rehabilitation Therapy and Fitness Service

*​Serving the Greater Richmond Area of Virginia*

PIEZOWAVE THERAPY NOW AVAILABLE!

We are excited about offering this new treatment to aid in healing tendon and joint injuries, healing fractures, reducing muscle spasms, and improving arthritic joint pain and flexibility, Piezowave acoustic compression therapy can be focused to target specific tissue and requires no sedation for most pets.

Dr. Weddle will discuss her assessment and available treatment options during your first visit.  Each patient will require a different plan, based on their injury, other diseases, temperament, and goals, as well as your own abilities and needs. Treatment sessions will range from 45 to 90 minutes and may be scheduled daily to weekly.  Therapy may be needed for several weeks, months, or long term, depending on the severity and chronicity of the problem. You will be instructed on how to perform certain therapies so that you may continue home care between visits. 

Possible therapies include:

SUPPORT HARNESSES, BRACES, SPLINTS--help support the pet during movement, and protect your own body while assisting pet.

​HELPEMUP HARNESSES AVAILABLE FOR SALE ON LIMITED BASIS