Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Rehabilitation for the neurologic patient.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice
- Year:
- 2005
- Authors:
- Olby, Natasha et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Clinical Sciences · United States
Plain-English summary
If your pet has a neurologic disease, a well-planned rehabilitation program can be a key part of their treatment. This program should be tailored to your pet's specific condition, taking into account the cause and severity of their symptoms, how those symptoms might change over time, and what you and your pet need. The article discusses how injuries affect the nervous system, how to assess a pet's neurologic condition, what to expect in terms of recovery for different diseases, and the types of exercises that can help. Overall, a good rehabilitation plan can support your pet's recovery and improve their quality of life.
Abstract
A properly designed rehabilitation program should be an important component of the treatment plan of animals with neurologic disease. Such a program should be designed in conjunction with appropriate treatment of the underlying problem and after special consideration of the origin of the neurologic problem, the severity of the signs, the cause of the signs, their anticipated progression, and the needs of the owner and the pet. This article describes the pathophysiology of injury and recovery in the central and peripheral nervous systems, assessment of the neurologic patient, data on the prognosis and expected course of recovery for a variety of different diseases, and rehabilitation exercises appropriate for neurologic patients.
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