Advanced Veterinary Sports Medicine, Pain Management & Mobility Care

Identifying the source of pain, lameness and mobility problems through advanced diagnostics and developing targeted treatment plans to help pets regain function.

We work directly with pet owners and in partnership with referring veterinarians throughout Texas.

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What we do

Specialty Care for Sports Medicine, Mobility Conditions, and Complex Pain

From competitive and working animals to active pets and beloved companions, every patient deserves to move comfortably and confidently. Our board-certified veterinarians and trained team combine specialized examination, advanced diagnostics and imaging, non-surgical orthopedic medicine, pain management, interventional therapies, and rehabilitation to identify the source of the problem and create an individualized plan for recovery, performance, and long-term mobility.

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Veterinary Pain Management & Rehabilitation in The Woodlands, Serving Greater Houston

At the Center for Veterinary Pain Management and Rehabilitation, we identify and treat the source of acute and chronic pain to help pets move more comfortably and maintain their quality of life. Our individualized approach may include pharmaceutical pain management, interventional therapies, physical medicine, rehabilitation and myofascial trigger point therapy.

We provide advanced veterinary pain management for dogs and cats throughout The Woodlands, Greater Houston and communities across Texas, with patients traveling from 100+ miles away for specialized care.

Specialized Care for Pain, Performance & Mobility

Veterinary Sports & Performance Medicine

Athletic, working and active dogs; soft-tissue injuries; repetitive-use injuries; unexplained or intermittent lameness.

Advanced Diagnostics & MRI

Advanced imaging and clinical evaluation to investigate complex orthopedic, soft-tissue and neurologic conditions.

Non-Surgical Orthopedic Medicine

Specialized care for orthopedic injuries and chronic conditions when surgery isn’t indicated, desired or hasn’t resolved the problem.

Advanced Osteoarthritis Management

Individualized, multimodal care designed around disease severity, activity level, pain and mobility goals.

Interventional Pain Therapies

Advanced treatment options targeting pain and dysfunction at the source.

Veterinary Rehabilitation & Physical Medicine

Therapeutic exercise and physical medicine to restore mobility, strength and function.

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Conditions We Treat

When Something Isn’t Right, Start With the Why

We evaluate complex and persistent conditions including:

ZLameness & Limping
ZSoft-Tissue Injuries
ZShoulder Injuries
ZTendon & Ligament Injuries
ZOsteoarthritis
ZBack & Spinal Conditions
ZNeurologic Conditions
ZChronic Pain
ZMobility Loss
ZSports & Performance Injuries

Specialized Expertise. Advanced Options. Individualized Care.

Our veterinarians bring specialized expertise in sports medicine, pain management, mobility and rehabilitation to help pets with complex orthopedic, neurologic, sports-related and chronic pain conditions.

Dr. Rick Wall, Board Certified in Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, specializes in advanced evaluation and treatment of pain, lameness, soft-tissue injuries and mobility conditions. Dr. Kate Stanford has a special interest in helping senior pets maintain comfort, mobility and quality of life through individualized pain management, therapeutic exercise, and weight management.

Together, they take a diagnostic-first, individualized approach to understanding why a pet is painful or losing function, and determining the most appropriate path forward.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should my pet see a veterinary pain or sports medicine specialist?

Don’t wait until your pet can no longer comfortably walk or play. Persistent or recurring limping, pain, weakness, stiffness, changes in gait, decreased activity or performance, and difficulty recovering from an injury are all reasons to schedule an evaluation.

What conditions do veterinary sports medicine and rehabilitation specialists treat?

We evaluate and treat orthopedic, neurologic, sports-related and chronic pain conditions, including osteoarthritis, tendon and ligament injuries, muscle injuries, shoulder conditions, spinal disease, neurologic dysfunction and unexplained lameness. We also help senior pets experiencing progressive pain or mobility loss.

Do you offer alternatives to orthopedic surgery for dogs and cats?

Yes. When appropriate, we offer non-surgical orthopedic and pain management options that may include medication, interventional therapies, physical medicine, therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation. If surgery is the best option, we work collaboratively with your primary veterinarian and surgical team.

When should a veterinarian refer a patient for sports medicine or rehabilitation?

Referral can be appropriate early in the diagnostic or treatment process, not only after conservative care has failed. Consider referral for acute or chronic lameness, suspected soft-tissue or sports injuries, osteoarthritis, chronic pain, neurologic deficits, mobility decline, recurrent injuries, or incomplete recovery following surgery or previous treatment.

Does my pet need a diagnosis before scheduling an appointment?

No. Finding the source of pain, lameness or loss of function is an important part of what we do. Our veterinarians can perform a specialized evaluation and determine whether additional diagnostics, including advanced imaging or MRI, may help reach a diagnosis and guide treatment.

Will you work with my pet’s primary veterinarian?

Yes. We complement, not replace, your pet’s primary veterinary care. We collaborate with referring veterinarians and other specialists, share diagnostic and treatment recommendations, and help coordinate ongoing care based on each patient’s needs.

We utilize non-surgical methods to help improve our patient’s lives.

We believe in aggressive physical rehabilitation to restore full function. We feel that quality of life is just as important as the quantity of life. We recognize the unique human-animal bond between our clients and their pets and we always respect our clients’ concerns regarding their pets.

Meet our team

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We thought we would have to put our 12-yr old Rottweiler down. She couldn’t get up from the floor. She’d had both hips replaced in her first couple years of life, and endured knee surgeries as well. We went to Dr. Wall as a last resort. Further surgeries were not an option to repair what turned out to be another rupture of a knee tendon. Instead, he injected her joints with a new medication and we began rehab treatments. That was a year ago. Dr Wall and his team gave us our dog back. Now, at 13 years old she loves going to the clinic for her “spa days” and the staff there do a great job administering the therapeutic massage and exercise routines that keep her mobile and lessen pain. We are so thankful.

Mike D.

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