Animal Rehabilitation- Limping

rosemary — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 02:34:55 +0000

One common issue a dog owner seeks out physical therapy for is unresolved limping. A good orthopedic evaluation is crucial to understand the underlying cause of the limp. Many times the limping is caused by compensatory issues; so the dog maybe limping on the right front limp but the cause of the limping maybe coming from an issue in the leg, rib cage or spine. Once the underlying cause is identified then a treatment plan can be developed to resolve the limping. This treatment plan should include manual therapy to address any skeletal restrictions discovered in the physical exam as well as a exercise program. The exercise program can be exercises that the owner does at home with the dog or done at the clinic with the therapist. Good rehabilitation is the path to painfree walking for your dog!

the amazing human body

webhank — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:32:45 +0000

One of the miracles of the physical form is that every body knows every thing.

All the answers lie within your body. The trick is to listen to them! All the systems of our body are interconnected, the path to better health begins by listening to your body – to all aspects of it: physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. Through the use of manual therapy, I can identify which tissue systems (neural, vascular, joint, fascial or lymphatic) are not working effectively and to release restrictions to allow your body to move freely and without pain.

Rosemary Hegarty PT, CCRT

Animal Rehabilitation- Limping

the amazing human body