Physical Therapy

Lori Mitchell, D.V.M., C.C.R.P.

Dr. Lori Mitchell graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1990 with her D.V.M. degree. She joined Chisholm Trail Animal Hospital in 1991. In 1995, she completed the requirements for the Lang Institute for Canine Massage in Loveland, CO. Dr. Mitchell then pursued her interest in canine physical therapy and graduated from the University of Tennessee's Canine Rehabilitation Program in 2008. She recently attended the Canine Rehabilitation Symposium in Orlando, FL at the North America Veterinary Conference. Dr. Mitchell is a member of the American Association of Rehabilition Veterinarians. Dr. Mitchell's special interests in canine athletes as she currently competes in agility, obedience, and field with her Australian Shepherd and Golden Retriever. 

The Benefits of Physical Therapy

The benefits of rehabilitation for you pet include decreasing pain and increasing strength, endurance, flexibility, coordination, and balance. Ultimately, therapy will increase your pets' quality of life.

Rehabilitation is beneficial for older animals with decreased mobility and performance dogs recovering from a sports injury.  Physical therapy also helps with animals that have undergone surgery, have chronic joint conditions, or pets that have had a musculoskeletal or neuroloical injury.