Judy Coates is a physical therapy practictioner who splits her practice between small animals and humans. In her animal practice, she treats dogs with orthopedic, neurologic, sporting and ageing issues.
Judy Coates received her Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from Boston University’s Sargent Collegein 1986.
In addition to her 26+ years of patient care, Judy spent seven years teaching in the Master’s Physical Therapy Program at Sargent College while treating Orthopedic and Sports patients at the college’s Rehabilitation Clinic.
Judy began studying Canine Rehabilitation in 2004. In 2006 she attended the Canine Rehabilitation Institute in Wellington, Florida and received her Certificate as a Canine Rehabilitation Therapist.
She currently serves a a faculty member at the Canine Rehabilitation Institute, teaching K-9 physical therapy practices to veterinarians, physical therapists and veterinary technicians.
Judy offers:
LOW LEVEL LASER accelerates tissue repair and decreases inflammation.
ELECTRICAL STIMULATIONimproves muscle strength, reduces swelling, increases circulation and provides pain relief.
JOINT MOBILIZATION stretches the joint capsule, enhances joint lubrication, and promotes normal joint mechanics.
SOFT TISSUE MOBILIZATIONstimulates circulation, realigns collagen fibers, breaks up adhesions and increases fiber elasticity.
RANGE OF MOTION enhances joint movement and improves muscle flexibility.
EXERCISE PROTOCOLS improve strength, range of motion, proprioception and core
stability.
COLD THERAPY decreases pain, inflammation, tissue bleeding and swelling.
HEAT THERAPY increases tissue extensibility and blood flow and reduces pain and muscle spasm.
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