Veterinary Clinics of North America (Jan/Feb) Evidence for Canine Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy
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Evidence for Canine Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy Darryl L. Millis, Ionut Alexandru Ciuperca This article reviews some important studies regarding canine physical rehabilitation. Bones, cartilage, muscles, ligaments, and tendons undergo atrophy if loading is decreased. Knowledge of the changes that occur with immobilization and the time course of events helps in the development of a rehabilitation program to improve tissue integrity. Outcome assessment instruments are clinically useful indicators of patient progress and the success of rehabilitation programs. A number of physical modalities are used in canine rehabilitation, although there are relatively few canine-specific studies. Rehabilitation has specific benefits in the treatment of various orthopedic and neurologic conditions.
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