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As with every new
VRO case, Codie was initially evaluated in order to
create an individualized recovery program. This included: past
medical/surgical history, current medications, joint range of
motion, muscle mass, gait/balance analysis, analysis of relevant
movement tasks, and palpation. After this was done a set of goals
and the proper rehabilitation schedule was outlined. Codie began
his first rehabilitation session that day.
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Click here to see Codie's first
day in the aquatic treadmill
Notice the difference buoyancy makes for Codie. He can now place his
paws properly and is able to work on muscle
development and coordination much more
effectively.
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Codie made
steady improvement utilizing proper
veterinary physical rehabilitation. VRO rehabilitation
services utilized included hydrotherapy, aquatic
treadmill exercise, range-of-motion
activities, and balance exercises. The owners
were instructed by the VRO staff how to
provide proper assisted at-home exercises.
This course of rehabilitation
resulted in dramatic improvement for
Codie.
Codie's strength, balance, muscle mass,
coordination, and joint range-of-motion
improved significantly after less than 2
months of physical rehabilitation.
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