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What is Veterinary rehabilitation and Sports Medicine ?
Veterinary sports medicine and rehabilitation is all about helping animals move comfortably, confidently, and joyfully throughout their lives. Whether a pet is recovering from an injury, dealing with chronic pain, facing mobility challenges as they age, or simply trying to perform at their best, this specialty focuses on restoring function, improving strength, and supporting long-term wellness. It blends rehabilitation modalities, targeted exercise plans, pain management, and advanced diagnostics to create individualized treatment programs that truly fit each animal’s needs. At its heart, rehab is about giving pets the freedom to do the things they love — from going on hikes, participating in competition, to hopping on the couch — with as little discomfort as possible.
A veterinarian who is board certified by the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (ACVSMR) has undergone years of rigorous, specialized training to understand the complexities of movement, performance, and physical recovery in animals. This credential means they have mastered advanced knowledge in biomechanics, neuromuscular function, pain physiology, athletic conditioning, and rehabilitation science. Board-certified specialists are trained to diagnose subtle gait abnormalities, design targeted exercise and therapy plans, and collaborate closely with surgeons, neurologists, and primary veterinarians to ensure the highest level of care. For pet owners, working with an ACVSMR diplomate offers confidence that their pet is receiving truly expert, evidence-based treatment tailored to their unique condition.
Most importantly, sports medicine and rehabilitation is deeply compassionate work. It centers on understanding each pet as an individual — their personality, their goals, their challenges, and what “quality of life” means for them. Whether your dog is a high-level athlete or your senior cat just wants to move more comfortably, partnering with a board-certified specialist ensures they receive elevated, thoughtful, and comprehensive care. The goal is simple but powerful: to help every pet move better, feel better, and enjoy more good days with the family who loves them.
Fryday Veterinary Mobility and Pain Management offers compassionate, evidence-based care to relieve pain, improve mobility, and enhance your pet’s quality of life.
Whether your pet is recovering from injury or surgery, aging gracefully, or maintaining peak athletic performance, there are effective and exciting ways to support their comfort and movement.
With many tools in our tool box like acupuncture, myofascial work, therapeutic exercise, and advanced rehabilitation modalities, we can create personalized treatment plans focused on helping each patient — and their family — rediscover comfort, confidence, and joy in motion.