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5 Essential Therapeutic Exercises for Dogs with Osteoarthritis.

Authors :
Shaw, Kristin Kirkby
Source :
Veterinary Team Brief. Oct2015, following p31-31. 4p.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The article offers information on several therapeutic exercises for dogs with osteoarthritis. Among the exercises discussed include the sit-to-stand which is prescribed to improve and maintains the mascular strength and the active hind-limb range of motion (ROM), the down-to-stand exercise which is useful in strengthening the gluteal muscles of the dogs, and the cross-leg-standing to improve core muscular strength and balance.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2324917X
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Veterinary Team Brief
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
111866367