Combined Effects of Underwater Rehabilitation and Acupuncture in Aiding Muscle and Nerve Recovery After Surgery

Just because a pet's surgery has ended successfully does not mean the entire process is complete. Even if fractured bones were set or damaged areas were corrected through surgery, a systematic rehabilitation process is essential for the nerves and muscles to function normally again and for the pet to walk as they did before.

According to a video released on the Uri Dongne Suiuisa YouTube channel, in the recovery stage after surgery, an integrated approach that combines the precise surgical results of Western medicine with the restorative power of Eastern medicine helps pets return to their daily lives quickly. In particular, underwater rehabilitation serves as an effective alternative for pets that find it difficult even to step on the ground due to pain immediately after surgery.

Underwater rehabilitation using water resistance and acupuncture stimulating nerves

Underwater rehabilitation is a form of exercise conducted on a treadmill in water, the core of which is using the buoyancy of water to reduce the burden of body weight. While minimizing the pain and fear felt by the patient immediately after surgery, the process involves strengthening the leg muscles through water resistance. This helps allow walking practice without putting excessive strain on the painful leg.

Acupuncture, which is performed in parallel, is mainly applied to pets with disc issues or paralysis symptoms. According to the explanation in the video, if surgery is the task of physically fixing broken pathways inside the body, acupuncture plays the role of providing stimulation so that signals flow smoothly through those pathways. It helps the flow around damaged nerves to elicit responses from paralyzed legs and has the effect of naturally reducing pain. It is utilized as a safe treatment option, especially for senior dogs for whom long-term medication is a burden.

Customized rehabilitation plans established directly by the operating surgeon

The success or failure of rehabilitation depends on how accurately the patient's condition is understood. The rehabilitation system of this medical center is characterized by the fact that the operating surgeon, who directly checked the patient's soft tissue and bone condition, establishes the rehabilitation plan directly.

The operating surgeon, who knows the patient's condition best, checks the pet's condition every day, adjusting the appropriate speed of underwater rehabilitation and determining the intensity of acupuncture stimulation. This customized management serves as the foundation for responding to variables that pets may experience after surgery, helping them walk healthily back to their owners as soon as possible.