my views

Hydrotherapy is a part of alternative medicine (particularly naturopathy), occupational therapy and physiotherapy that involves the use of water for pain relief and treatment.  Hydrotherapy encompasses a broad range of approaches and therapeutic methods that take advantage of the physical properties of water, such as temperature and pressure, to stimulate blood circulation and treat the symptoms of certain conditions. But it is not exclusively reserved for humans. Hydrotherapy has become a popular way to treat animals, particularly because it is a low impact exercise on the joints and great for weight loss. Think of it as water aerobics for animals.  My Rottweiler Kygo, started his hydrotherapy journey almost two years ago when he was limping. He was walking uncomfortably and was being treated by an animal physiotherapist. His exercise routine was significantly reduced while he was healing and she recommended hydrotherapy as a form of exercise and for rehabilitation.  Kygo took to hydr