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Dora

Wednesday, November 11, 2009 11:15 No Comments

By Morgan Francis, MSPT, CCRP
This case follows the rehabilitation of bilateral femoral head and neck ostectomies.  As this procedure often has inconsistent results, rehabilitation is extremely important.   Even in cases that appear to be doing great after surgery, dogs often have compensatory movement patterns that can be less obvious.  Owner education for exercises and activity [...]

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Suki

Wednesday, November 11, 2009 11:05 No Comments

By Morgan Francis, MSPT, CCRP
The case study below was chosen to demonstrate how rehab affects a dog with multiple traumas.  Although it may seem that rehab would be too intense in the beginning stages, it can be appropriate and help significantly.  Early on, it helps with the animal’s confidence and the owner’s ability to properly [...]

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