Sports Medicine

Sports Medicine for Dogs

Canine sports medicine and rehabilitation is one of the newest specialties in veterinary medicine. It integrates multiple fields of veterinary medicine including orthopedics, exercise physiology, neurology, cardiology, pulmonology, and nutrition in order to optimize fitness in canine athletes and working dogs.

At Fusion Veterinary Orthopedics, our canine sports medicine experts address injuries sustained in the canine athletic/working population and focuses on preventing, diagnosing, and treating these injuries. A big portion of sports medicine is dedicated to rehabilitation.

The patients we see

The canine patients we see include:

A knowledgeable, holistic approach

With our specialized training and experience, the Fusion team uniquely understands the functions of canine athletes and working dogs as well as the specific injuries they may experience.

We also understand that handlers and owners want to help their canine friends work and compete at peak performance. That’s why we take a holistic approach to each patient and consider all options, both surgical and non-surgical, to restore and maintain mobility, strength, performance, and function.

Schedule a consultation

If your canine athlete or working dog needs advanced care to prevent or recover from injuries and optimize their performance, please schedule a consultation by calling 301.778.7781 or request an appointment online.