Deborah Carroll's Blog, page 8

SHOULD MY DOG STILL BE LIMPING AFTER KNEE SURGERY?

This info could apply to almost any orthopedic surgery… This is a common question, and the most common answers I give are as follows, based on what I find in my practice: If your pet is limping your pet has … Continue reading →

Should my Dog Still be Limping After ACL/CCL (knee ligament) Surgery? (Info could apply to any orthopedic surgery)

Should my Dog Still be Limping After ACL (CCL) Surgery? This is a common question, and the most common answers I give are as follows, based on what I find in my practice: If your pet is limping your pet … Continue reading →

Homework After Surgery or Instead of Surgery for Luxating Patellas (Loose Kneecaps)

First and foremost:  pay attention to the discharge instructions your veterinarian has given you if your pet just had surgery or has received instruction regarding an injury.  Please pay special attention to the part about no running, jumping, or playing.  … Continue reading →

How to Use The Homework Guides for Rehab After Dog Knee Injury or Surgery

(taken from the booklet, found here: http://www.amazon.com/Deborah-Carroll...) Read the Preface. Read the Prologue. Read the whole booklet before beginning the work. Thank you! Now continue to read this chapter. The above three bullet point sentences were for people who really … Continue reading →

CAVALETTI (OBSTACLE) PHOTOS

Some examples of cavalettis my clients have used. Since I’m mobile, I look around the client’s home or workout environment and try to find existing elements to suit our purpose of doing cavaletti/obstacle work for proprioceptive benefit as well as … Continue reading →

WATER TREADMILL NOT NECESSARY FOR SUCCESSFUL REHAB

Water Treadmill is Not Necessary for Rehabilitation Compared to the number of dogs in the world, then compared to the number of ruptured cruciate ligaments on aforementioned dogs, then compared to the number of said dogs with ruptured ligaments who … Continue reading →

Homework Exercise Review for Elderly Sheepdog with Hind-End Neurological Problems

Here is the short write-up of my recommendations/reminders for Abby’s functional rehab and the process I believe will improve her neuro-muscular capabilities and strength. To Abby’s Caretakers: Some of this will be stuff I’ve mentioned several times over the course … Continue reading →

CAVALETTI (OBSTACLE) VIDEOS

Kacey Cat Does Cavaletti Work Kacey has neurological problems in her hind end. I have been performing laser therapy on her and working on finding exercises that will benefit her quality of life. The owner and I discovered during one … Continue reading →

KACEY CAT DOES CAVALETTI WORK

http://youtu.be/IqwFemytxzs (CLICK HERE) Kacey has neurological problems in her hind end. I have been performing laser therapy on her and working on finding exercises that will benefit her quality of life. The owner and I discovered during one visit that … Continue reading →

DEGENERATIVE MYELOPATHY AND NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS

Question from the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management, 2012: “Does anyone have any recommendations regarding treatments for a 14 year old Husky with Degenerative Myelopathy? So far, the only thought I have is a cart. Also, my understanding is … Continue reading →