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Hip dysplasia is a developmental condition where the hip joint does not form properly resulting in laxity of the hip. Over time, this can cause pain, bone spurs, deterioration of the cartilage, formation of scar tissue, and arthritis. This condition tends to affect large breed dogs. (German Shepherds, Labradors Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, Rottweiler) How can […]

Canine physical therapy applies human physical therapy techniques adapted specifically for dogs. Just like humans, dogs can strain muscles, get tendonitis, break bones, tear ligaments, and require surgery – physical therapy can help with these issues and concerns. It has been proven to be extremely successful in helping older dogs increase strength and improve their

Knee Anatomy                Normal Knee Joint                Torn CCL CCL stands for Cranial Cruciate Ligament. The two most common causes of cranial cruciate rupture are trauma and degeneration of the ligaments within the joint. Acute or traumatic cruciate rupture is caused by a twisting injury to the knee joint. This occurs most often when the

Laser is an acronym for “light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation.” Just like lasers in dermatologist offices can target specific concerns, so can a handheld laser used by a canine physical therapist. Some of the benefits that cold laser therapy can provide your dog include decreased pain and inflammation, improved wound healing, increased blood

In this post, we will be educating our readers about I.A.S.T.M (Instrument Soft Tissue Mobilization). What is it, what can it help and how it works will be our main focus. What is it? Instrument Soft Tissue Mobilization can best be described as a skilled intervention that includes the use of specialized tools to manipulate

It’s a known fact that as we age, we are more prone to developing arthritis. The same is true for our furry friends. Arthritis is not a “normal” part of aging, but rather an inflammatory process of the joints and cartilage. Dogs are more susceptible to developing arthritis if they are obese or have been

-LIBRELA- Did you know that osteoarthritis affects 50% of large breed dogs? Librela is a new injectable anti-nerve growth factor monoclonal antibody therapy for dogs with osteoarthritis pain. It is used to manage pain and inflammation in pups with osteoarthritis. Librela can help alleviate lameness (limping), pain, and mobility disorders. When combined with physical therapy,

In this post, we would like to discuss one of the most common spinal injuries in dogs – IVDD. We will talk about disc anatomy, what IVDD is, and how you can give your pup some relief. Disc Anatomy- Normal VS Herniated Disc Can be compared to a jelly donut. The nucleus pulposus would be

What is Shockwave Therapy? Shockwave therapy is backed by over 15 years of research. It uses sound whereas laser therapy uses light. These treatments have a higher energy output that penetrates deeper than laser therapy. Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment, proven effective in treating a variety of injuries and painful conditions. It is also

Common dog injuries – CCL – what it is, how it can happen, typical protocol (surgery and PT, sometimes just PT), why having PT with or without surgery is so important, how might it affect your dog’s future mobility? I’m sure that most people know someone who has torn their ACL while playing sports or