Physical Rehabilitation Therapy
What we do
Physical rehabilitation therapy offers treatments to improve your pet’s mobility, comfort, strength, and energy. Many of the modalities we use can effectively manage pain, and can be used in combination with pain medication.
Our Services
Treatment and Consultation
We collaborate with other specialty Services at Ryan Hospital, to offer a range of therapeutic options, depending on your animal's needs.
Our Services
Treatment and Consultation
We collaborate with other specialty Services at Ryan Hospital, to offer a range of therapeutic options, depending on your animal's needs.
Types of Services
- Physical modalities such as underwater treadmill, therapeutic laser, ultrasound, pulsed electromagnetic therapy, shockwave and e-stim.
- Acupuncture for orthopedic, neurologic, internal medicine and pain management cases.
- Hands on modalities such as soft tissue work and veterinary spinal manipulation therapy.
- Exercise programs to help with strength, range of motion, mobility, balance and coordination.
- Home exercise program guidance.
Types of Conditions
- Arthritis and pain management
- Orthopedic conditions, post operative and non-surgical
- Neurologic disease
- Soft tissue injury
- Mobility issues
- Advising on support devices such as orthotics and carts.
Our Care Team
Director, Rehabilitation Therapy
Molly Flaherty, DVM
Clinical Instructor, Rehabilitation Medicine
Certifications: CCRP, CVA, CVSMT, CVPP
Staff
Allison Kyler, CVT, CCRP, CCMT
Rehabilitation Veterinary Nurse
Jenna Lofaro, BS
Rehabilitation Veterinary Assistant
Questions about Appointments or Referrals
Contact pennvet.rehab@vet.upenn.edu
Ryan Veterinary Hospital
Emergencies:
(215) 746-8911
By Appointment:
(215) 746-8387