Introduction to Canine Rehabilitation
II. Preparing for the Homecoming
Step-by-Step instructions on what you need to do from day one to prepare your home for the best recovery.
III. The Week-by-Week protocol of Cruciate
The Master Plan provides detailed weekly instructions and guidelines on exactly what you need to do day-by-day, week-by-week.
IV. Therapy Modalities
Cold Therapy Learn why and how icing is the best anti-inflammatory and helps control pain in the early days after surgery.
Moist Heat Learn about the benefits of moist heat therapy; why it is important and how exactly to do it.
Massage One of the most under-valued therapies. You don’t have to be a skilled massage therapist to transfer the power of touch.
Passive Range of Motion (PROM) Though simple in theory most people don’t truly understand its benefits and exactly how to perform this essential therapy.
Stretching Immensely beneficial yet potentially detrimental, you will learn the basics of safe stretching.
V. Strengthening Exercises
Slow Controlled Leash Walks Simple in concept and one of THE MOST IMPORTANT exercises you can do, yet 90% of dog owners don’t get it. We detail exactly what it means.
Sit-to-Stand The second most important muscle-strengthening exercises you can do to build hind leg muscle. Proper form is key and we tell you how.
Slow Controlled Hill Walks A simple introduction of hills at the right time can make an immense difference in muscle development. Yet to soon could be a very bad thing. Inside we explain.
Stair Climbing Almost all of us have them in our house, but incorporating them too soon could be a disaster. Learn when and how to use stairs to your advantage for a successful recovery.
Swimming One of my favorite exercises, but you have to be careful getting in and out.
VI. Balance and Proprioceptive Exercises
Weight Shifting A simple exercise that you should be doing from day one.
Figure Eights
Outdoor Obstacles
VII. Additional Rehabilitation Modalities
VIII. Home Therapy Program Worksheet
IX. Doctor’s Instructions Table
