The SMART clinic offers animal and dog hydrotherapy in South Wales and is home to the first aquatic treadmill in Wales, custom-designed for canine rehabilitation.

Exercising against the resistance of water

• Improves muscle strength and endurance
  
  
• Improves the range of joint motion
  
  
• Helps reduce odema and swelling
  
  
• Improves cardiovascular function

The effect of buoyancy allows dogs to start their rehabilitation earlier than normal in a reduced weight environment - allowing active muscle contraction with minimal weight bearing on the musculoskelatal system.

The aquatic treadmill provides a controlled environment for targeting specific joints or muscle groups during exercise. By varying the depth of water it is possible to increase either flexion, extention or overall range of motion of a targeted joint.