New treadmill installation at RAF Northolt

DWS Hydrotherapy recently installed a new 2.4m underwater treadmill at RAF Northolt near London.

Regarded as a centre of excellence in the UK for the training of search and security dogs, the centre has between twenty five and thirty dogs of various types under training at any one time. When deciding on a treadmill the MOD had two main requirements, firstly it had to handle large dogs and secondly to improve each dog’s fitness.

It is anticipated that there will be a significant improvement in fitness levels and dog “downtime’ through the use of the treadmill DWS Hydrotherapy were able to offer a treadmill that meets both requirements − a 2.4m chamber the longest on the market, and a unique 13% belt incline.

These features together with a powerful water jet system will enable therapists to fully exercise dogs and achieve top level fitness.

The centre provides training services for such agencies as Border Force and other police forces.

Standard Features
• Chamber lengths 2.4m and 2.1m
• Total belt speed control from 0.1mph to 5 mph
• All controls on a single page
• Easy download of patient records as PDF files
• Automatic overnight cleaning
• Walk through design
• Open door detection
• Therapist seat
• Bridging Plate (front/back limb treatment)
• Forward and reverse belt

Optional Extras
• Powered incline (up to 13%)
• Wi-Fi Remote control
• Resistance jets
• Voice Control for hands free treatment