Benefits of Collaboration in Animal Physical Rehabilitation for Professionals
Collaboration between different providers of animal physical rehabilitation contributes to positive outcomes for animals and their owners.
Shared care in physical rehabilitation of an animal is an example of professions coming together to offer services that increase function, mobility, and quality of life. Although these professions may have different skills and capabilities, their work is complementary.
Many veterinarians have already made animal physical rehabilitation a focus in their work by seeking certification and expertise in the area. There are also other care providers such as chiropractors, physiotherapists, and registered veterinary technicians who have sought certification in animal physical rehabilitation that work with veterinarians to provide this shared care. This team approach to care contributes positively to an animal’s outcome and is fostered by the knowledge and skills of veterinarians and certified animal physical rehabilitation providers.