Therapy Exercises Following Cranial Cruciate Ligament Repair in Dogs
1Department of Clinical Sciences, Ryan Veterinary Hospital, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, 3900 Delancey St., Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
Abstract:
Therapy exercises can help to optimize the outcome for dogs following cranial cruciate ligament repair surgery. This article focuses on land exercises that can be done with minimal equipment in home or in clinic. The first 8 weeks of recovery are covered including therapy and basic exercises for each phase.
Keywords:
Canine rehabilitationCranial cruciate ligamentPostoperative rehabilitationTherapeutic exerciseVeterinary orthopedic
