Miracle Recovery: Alipore Zoo's Hippo Undergoes Groundbreaking Infrared Physiotherapy
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A four-year-old male hippopotamus at Kolkata's Alipore Zoological Gardens has been confined to water for three weeks due to a neurological disorder that has left him unable to walk. The zoo's medical board, comprising veterinarians from Alipore, Belgachia, Nandankanan, Ranchi, and Mysuru zoos, has been working tirelessly to restore the animal's mobility. The treatment team has opted for innovative infrared physiotherapy, which uses electromagnetic radiation to stimulate nerves and activate muscle tissues. This non-invasive treatment has shown promising results in the past, with a sambar deer recovering from a similar nerve disorder after a month of infrared therapy. The Alipore Zoo officials have decided against using a crane to lift the hippo out of the water, instead focusing on the infrared therapy to help revive the animal's nerves. While it's difficult to predict how long the treatment will take, the medical board is hopeful that the hippo will regain the ability to walk if the nerves respond positively. The infrared therapy has been successfully used to treat muscle pain, joint pain, and nerve-related conditions in humans and animals alike. The zoo officials are optimistic about the hippo's chances of recovery and are working around the clock to ensure the animal's well-being.
