Veterinary rehabilitation is a rapidly evolving field that helps animals regain full functionality after injuries, surgeries, or in cases of neurological and orthopedic diseases. Modern methods such as hydrotherapy, laser therapy, manual therapy, and electrical stimulation require precise documentation and effective therapy planning.
Each rehabilitation patient requires an individual approach and a precisely tailored therapy plan. Depending on the condition—such as intervertebral disc disease in dogs, orthopedic injuries, arthritis, or neurological disorders—specialists must plan the appropriate rehabilitation methods, therapy frequency, and home exercises for the pet owner.
With VetFile, veterinarians and physiotherapists can create electronic rehabilitation plans customized to each patient's needs. The system allows for a detailed treatment scheme that includes procedures such as laser therapy, magnetotherapy, electrotherapy, and therapeutic massage. Each session can be thoroughly documented, enabling the tracking of the patient's response to specific treatments and modifications if needed.
Continuous monitoring of the patient’s health condition is crucial in veterinary rehabilitation. Regular assessments of muscle strength, range of motion, and neurological responses help determine whether the applied therapy is effective or requires adjustment.
VetFile provides a rehabilitation progress tracking feature, allowing physiotherapists to create rehabilitation patient records that clearly document all essential data—from imaging test results and health notes to planned future therapy stages. The system also enables the attachment of photos and videos of the patient's exercises, which is extremely helpful for evaluating treatment effectiveness and training pet owners.
By analyzing comparative data from previous and current parameters, veterinarians can assess which methods yield the best results. For long-term rehabilitation, such as in dogs after orthopedic surgery or cats with neurological injuries, the software facilitates tracking trends in mobility improvement and adjusting therapy to the patient’s changing needs.
Scheduling appointments in rehabilitation clinics can be challenging—patients often require regular, recurring therapy sessions, and appointments must be coordinated with specialists' availability and other procedures.
VetFile simplifies this process with an automated appointment scheduling system, enabling veterinarians and physiotherapists to efficiently plan therapy, assign patients to specific time slots, and avoid scheduling conflicts.
Additionally, the system sends automatic SMS and email reminders to pet owners, notifying them of upcoming visits. This reduces missed appointments and helps owners plan their schedules better. The system can also send home exercise instructions, allowing therapy to continue between visits and accelerating the pet’s recovery process.