Basic Core and Pelvic Limb Exercise
Tummy tickles
3 legged stands
Elevated stand
LEVEL ONE: FOR ALMOST ANY DOG
It is important for any dog to be able to use each of their legs to stand, walk, and jump. This is a foundational set of exercises that is important for core strength, symmetry and balance.
See this article for the description of these exercises with videos.
Start with your 15 min walking warmup and then do these on a daily basis for your best results!
If your dog is unable to do these - please don't - see your rehab vet for help!!
Active spine extension
1. laying + pelvic rocking
2. in standing or elevated stand
Spine mobility
Weight shifting - on the floor
Weight shifting - on the matress
Weight bearing
Balance
Walking on a matress
Core Stability
Weight bearing
Level one: for specific dogs
Cho Cho 5 yr - Mid- spine disc
Ranger 2yr - Cervical disc
Teak 2 yr - Lumbar disc
back pain post surgical recovery
Sports Medicine and Rehab
at it's best.
management of symmetry, flexibility and soft tissue strength
Motley 8yr - Chronic shoulder strain with elbow OA
Jasmine 8yr - Shoulder strain with OA
Woody 8yr - Groin strain at agility
Athletic injuries
management of weakness and wobbliness
Neurologic disease and Rehab
at it's best.
Notch 14 yr - multiple IVDD and vascular strokes
Raven 11yr - Neuropathy
Katie 8yr - Degenerative Myelopathy
Neurologic disease
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