Why is hydrotherapy helpful? Why not just some stretching, range of motion and static exercises?

Stretching, range of motion and static exercises are all excellent modalities. But they, by themselves, do not provide the resistance and work rate needed to accomplish your goals for your pet. Water provides 1000 times more resistance than air and walking in a water treadmill, at speeds determined by our trained therapists, is the fastest way to (re)build muscle strength, re-establish gait patterning and speed up the recovery process. Similarly, there is no substitute for a full-size pool when it comes to building front leg and shoulder strength, relieve painful arthritic joints, improving cardiovascular fitness (which can help with weight loss), and enhancing your pet’s quality of life.