Intermittent lameness in canine athletes is one of the most challenging presentations in sports medicine. When the lameness is subtle, inconsistent, or difficult to localize, even experienced clinicians may struggle to determine which limb is affected, delaying appropriate treatment.
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Cranial cruciate ligament disease is one of the most common orthopedic conditions encountered in dogs, and TPLO (Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy) is now considered one of the gold-standard surgical techniques for managing this condition. However, the postoperative recovery period may
Just like any athlete, both animals and humans can suffer injuries related to their activity.These injuries can range from mild to more serious. That’s why proper preparation and preventive measures are essential for any canine sporting practice.The health and well-being
Functional assessment and rehabilitation monitoring using EKICO Tendiboots™ following surgical management of Traumatic Fragmented Medial Coronoid Process (Jump-Down Syndrome), a clinical case presented by Fur Ability Animal Rehabilitation in collaboration with Dr Sherman Canapp. Clinical presentation Mersey is a 4-year-old
When dealing with complex post-surgical orthopaedic and neurological cases, clinical observation alone is often not enough to fully capture the extent of dysfunction or recovery. Subtle compensations, neurological deficits, and load redistribution patterns can easily go unnoticed without objective measurement
Physiotherapy, also known as functional rehabilitation, is a discipline focused on locomotion. It is used in both human and veterinary medicine and plays a role in both the prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. Notably, physiotherapy is officially recognized by
Sporting dogs, whether they participate in demanding sled dog races such as the Femundløpet or La Grande Odyssée, or whether they are engaged in other canine sporting disciplines, require special attention in terms of health, safety and well-being. In this
A common procedure among veterinarians specialized in orthopedics, this surgery has shown good results in restoring mobility and reducing pain in dogs suffering from a cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) rupture. This complex operation requires a strict post-operative rehabilitation period, as
One of the most commonly encountered joint diseases in dogs is osteoarthritis – a progressive, irreversible degeneration of the joints that leads to pain, lameness, stiffness, and loss of mobility. While sporting dogs are more prone to this condition, all
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