JD

Physiotherapy Notes and Exercises Dog: JD (French Bulldog) Subjective JD was seen for his session following IVDD surgery. He is recovering well and is bright, alert and well. He is ambulatory. The surgical site has some puckering on the left side but the wound is clean and dry with no redness or weeping. Objective Knuckling test: immediate paw replacement bilaterally Withdrawl test: Strong bilateral response and awareness Deep Pain: Not required Lost muscle mass and tone over the spine and hindlimbs, this is expected and normal following periods of rest. Overload of the forelimbs and extended carpal joints to compensate for ataxia. Aims • • • Improve stability in spine Improve stability in hindlimbs Monitor and reduce scar adhesions Kindest Regards Becky Black BSc (Hons) AdvCertVPhys RCH ClinEd(AccMdx) MIRVAP(VP) www.horsestohoundsphysio.co.uk 07729002162