Bode

Bode – Initial Report and Exercises 28/08/24 Bode was seen following cruciate surgery 18 days prior on his left hindlimb. Veterinary diagnostics suggest right hindlimb also has cruciate disease and is under increased strain. Subjective: Good weight and owner aware of good diet and weight management. Currently doing 10-15 minute walk 2-3x a day which is suitable to regain muscle mass. Alert and able to locomote. Objective: Offloading left hindlimb and only toe-touching with left hindlimb, toes are flat on the right hindlimb suggesting increased weightbearing. Neck mobility good, forelimb mobility is good, some mild thickening around digits, good carpal flexion and extension and elbow/shoulder movement. Mild tension around shoulders from increased weight. Back palpation showed low muscle mass as moving caudally and into hindlegs. Scar puckered no heat or swelling. Good ROM both hindlimbs with full range of motion. Mild crepitus tarsus left hindlimb. Aim: Improve proprioception, muscle tone and mobility [] [][] []