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Table 1 Interventions used during extensive rehab

From: Proceedings of the 10th International Symposium on Veterinary Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy; and the Summit of the American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians; and the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation

Modality

Details

Other

Laser

20 J/cm2, location T11-L6

 

Acupuncture

Dorsal branches spinal cord T11-L3

Sciatic nerve at greater trochanter

Tibial and fibular nerve above the achilles heel

Interdigital

After 4 times the placing of the needles at the dorsal branches was stopped

Weight shifting

Ground > balancing board > peanut or donut

Also done daily at home

Ground walking exercise

First with complete placing of the hind feet

Later with just triggering the hamstrings

Taping helped decrease muscle spasms