Underwater Therapy & Aqua Fitness
Dive into wellness: hydrotherapy & aqua fitness
We’re excited to be bringing underwater therapy and aqua fitness to Paradise Animal Hospital — a gentle, effective way to help dogs recover, stay strong, and have fun.
Water-based exercise harnesses the natural properties of water to support healing and fitness in ways traditional exercise simply can’t.
Why water works
Water provides buoyancy, which reduces the weight-bearing load on your dog’s joints. That means they can move through a fuller range of motion and build muscle strength — all without the hard impact of exercising on land. It’s a powerful combination of low stress on the body and high benefit for muscles and joints.
Rehabilitation
Coming SoonPost-operative recovery
Ideal for healing after CCL repairs and other orthopedic surgeries, helping rebuild strength safely while protecting the surgical site.
Arthritis & dysplasia
A comfortable way to manage osteoarthritis and hip or elbow dysplasia, easing stiffness and keeping joints mobile.
Neurological rehabilitation
Supports dogs recovering from neurological conditions, helping to improve gait, balance, and coordination over time.
Aqua fitness
Available NowA fun, high-energy workout
For healthy dogs, aqua fitness is a great way to burn energy and stay active — a workout that feels like play.
Low-impact weight management
An excellent option for healthy weight loss, letting overweight dogs exercise hard while sparing their joints.
Conditioning for athletes
Builds cardiovascular endurance and conditioning for sporting and working dogs who need to stay in peak shape.
Safety & comfort
Always supervised
Our RVTs and trained professionals accompany or closely monitor every single session, so your dog is never on their own in the water.
Warm, therapeutic water
The water is kept at a warm, therapeutic temperature to soothe sore muscles and improve circulation throughout the session.
Fear Free, always
We use life jackets plus lots of positive reinforcement — treats and praise! — to keep every session safe, calm, and Fear Free.
Aqua fitness is available now, with full hydrotherapy coming soon. Want to learn more or get your dog started?
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