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Passive range of motion exercises

Passive range of motion exercises for dogs

30 Jan, 2017

One tool in a myofunctional therapist’s toolkit for maintaining joint health are passive range of motion exercises. These exercises involve a therapist moving the dog’s joints through their range of motion without the dog actively contracting their muscles.

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Cold packs for dogs

Cold packs for dogs

05 Jan, 2017

Just before Christmas, my mother was diagnosed with torn ligaments and a fracture in her knee. Her doctors recommended the joint be immobilised and that she apply ice to the joint. The ice was recommended to help manage pain and reduce swelling. We are all familiar with the effects of cold treatment for injuries in humans but how does it work and is it OK to treat our dogs with ice packs?

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