Professional’s Pet Rehab Guide

 
There’s no denying it, we all have knees, even our canine companions.  Knees are sometimes a source of discomfort and most often, injury. Athletes and non-athletes alike are likely to have some sort of knee  issue during their lifetime. This can also be said of our canine  counterparts.
 
Just because they walk on four legs instead of two, does not make  them any less likely to encounter an issue. The knee, or stifle joint in  dogs (and cats), is prone to a common injury where one of the two  ligaments that criss-cross in the knee, tears or ruptures. This ligament is the cranial cruciate ligament and it is responsible for keeping the joint from overextending, overt inward rotation and incorrect forward movement. The cranial cruciate ligament or CCL is also frequently referred to as the ACL or anterior cruciate ligament.

Injury may occur after such actions as sudden starts, sudden stops, tight turns, jumping and running. Pretty much all the fun things dogs enjoy doing! Cruciate tears may occur suddenly (acute) or more chronically over time. Most pet parents notice a limp, stiffness, pain and sometimes, swelling or heat in the joint.

At some point, surgical intervention is required to restabilize the joint; however, not all pets are candidates for surgery. There are several different techniques to restabilize the joint and your veterinarian will guide you as to which procedure is right for your pet.

Physical animal rehabilitation used both pre and post-operatively to treat joint pain and swelling, promote a better joint range of motion, improve weight-bearing and thigh muscle mass. This can be done using a variety of modalities including manual therapy, aquatic therapy, low-level laser, exercise, and thermotherapy.
Walking Paws Rehab is a unique practice that offers many advance therapies to help your pet. Visit Official Walking Paws Rehab Website: walkingpawsrehab.com

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