Canine rehabilitation comes from physiotherapy practices and establishes a "pathofunctional diagnosis". Your vet may have given you an anatomical diagnosis, i.e. cruciate injury. Canine rehab looks at that injury but also how it's affecting the whole dog and uses PT principles to restore, maintain, and maximize strength, function, movement, and overall well being. There is a heavy emphasis on examination, evaluation, diagnosis, and physical interventions. Additionally, it values the relationships between the animal, owner, veterinarian, and other animal health care providers.