CANINE
PHYSIOTHERAPY
Signs your dog might need physiotherapy treatment:
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Changes in behaviour
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Reduction in play
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Muscle asymmetry
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Refusing to go for walks
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Struggling with steps or stairs
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Reluctance to jump in/out of car or on/off of furniture
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Stumbling frequently
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No longer lifting leg to urinate
Conditions commonly treated:
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Hip/elbow dysplasia
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Neurological conditions e.g. Fibrocartilaginous embolism (FCE), intervertebral disc disease (IVD)
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Cruciate rupture/injuries
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Fractures
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Arthritis
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Obesity, weight management and related problems
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Acute or chronic pain conditions
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Injuries resulting from traumas