Healing Pets Helps the World.
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For Pet Owners
Learn how to care for senior dogs and improve athletic dogs at home with e-books from Canine Rehab Shop. If your dog is not functioning well, PT may be necessary. Before starting PT, your vet must be evaluated by their veterinarian.
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For Veterinarians
To refer a patient for animal physical therapy at CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Fort Collins, CO, simply complete the 2-minute referral form. CSU Rehabilitation does not accept patients without a veterinary referral.
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For Animal Rehab Therapists
Access a wide range of diagnosis-specific educational resources including treatment protocols and home programs that will help you thrive and succeed in the ever-evolving world of small animal rehabilitation.
“Hi doggie, it’s so nice to meet you! My name is Sasha. I’m your physical therapist. I’m here to heal you. But only if you want me to.”
— Sasha’s greeting to new patients
Sasha A. Foster, MSPT, CCRT is the Rehabilitation Coordinator at Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital and owner of Canine Rehab Shop, which offers resources for rehab professionals. She creates content for the only physical therapy-based home program on the market, GoGoCharlie, PT Home Programs for Pets. Sasha has authored over twelve books on canine physical therapy and fitness, including the award-winning titles The Healthy Way to Stretch Your Dog and Canine Cross Training. She contributed to Canine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2nd Edition (Wiley, 2018) and Canine Lameness (Wiley, 2020). In 2013, she received the first U.S. patent in canine rehabilitation for "Joint Stabilized Straight Plane Movement Stretching." Her mission is to provide dogs with effective, research-based physical therapy techniques and to share this knowledge with animal rehabilitation professionals worldwide.
