REHABILITATION
IN MOTION
WHAT IS TREADING WATER?
Treading Water is a canine underwater treadmill system built within a tiny home office on a trailer. Essentially, it’s a hydrotherapy unit on wheels. The space is thoughtfully designed to provide a comfortable and functional environment for canine rehabilitation patients, their owners, and practitioners.
BENEFITS OF HYDROTHERAPY
The buoyancy of water supports a dog’s weight, decreasing stress on joints and allowing movement with less pain.
REDUCED JOINT STRESS
Hydrotherapy encourages safe stretching and movement of joints, improving flexibility and joint function.
ENHANCED RANGE OF MOTION
Warm water promotes circulation, reduces inflammation, and helps relax muscles, providing natural pain relief.
PAIN
RELEIF
Water resistance helps build and maintain muscle mass without the high impact of land exercises.
IMPROVED MUSCLE STRENGTH
Post-surgical or injury recovery is often quicker due to increased mobility and muscle conditioning in a safe environment.
FASTER
RECOVERY
WHY MOBILE HYDROTHERAPY?
Any rehabilitation practitioner who has worked with hydrotherapy understands the difficulties this modality presents. Who hasn’t flooded their facility at least once? And let’s not even mention the little leaks you can’t find. By taking the underwater treadmill out of the clinic, we’ve virtually eliminated the need to worry about the water.​
Treading Water’s primary market is veterinary clinics or mobile canine rehabilitation practitioners who don’t currently offer hydrotherapy due to financial, spatial, or other constraints. This mobile office unit increases access to hydrotherapy as a treatment option for canine rehabilitation patients and their caregivers.
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WHY TREADING WATER?
Treading water is a turnkey extension of the veterinary clinic or mobile rehabilitation practice. The mobile canine hydrotherapy unit was created and launched by Emily Engelman, RVT, CCRVT, aiming to enhance the accessibility of hydrotherapy for veterinary professionals and their patients. With 12 years of experience in the veterinary industry, she has devoted the last 10 years to specializing in canine rehabilitation.
