For the Love of Paws Canine Rehabilitation and Care provides professional canine rehabilitation services for animals recovering from surgery (orthopedic and neurological), arthritic conditions, joint/muscle/spinal injuries, mobility problems related to pain from acute or chronic conditions, weight loss, athletic conditioning and injury prevention in sporting dogs. Designed to provide a safe and optimal environment to minimize stress for your pet, rehabilitation services are provided by licensed physical therapist, Christine Bihler MSPT who is also certified in canine rehabilitation.
Christine graduated from the Columbia University Program in Physical Therapy in 1998. She has worked in a variety of settings in the human physical therapy field including geriatrics, pediatrics, orthopedics and sports medicine. In 2012 she decided to combine her passion for physical therapy and love of canines, obtaining her certification as a Canine Rehabilitation Therapist from the Canine Rehabilitation Institute in Coral Springs, FL. She spent several years working in the rehabilitation department at a multispecialty animal hospital in Naples, FL treating dogs with numerous orthopedic and neurological diagnoses including fibrocartilaginous embolism, degenerative myelopathy, intervertebral disc disease (IVDD), post-op (limb amputation, femoral head and neck ostectomy (FHO), tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO), tibial tuberosity advancement (TTA), medial patella luxation, hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, degenerative joint disease and osteoarthritis. Her goals are to assist clients and their pets to minimize pain, optimize their functional capabilities, assist with weight loss, as well as provide sports conditioning and injury prevention through customized exercise programs.
For the Love of Paws utilizes a variety of treatment modalities and techniques to facilitate recovery and healing in your canine family member. These include hydrotherapy, therapeutic exercise, modalities (MLS laser, PEMF, NMES, TENS) and manual therapy.
Christine and Dakota
