Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Physical rehab to slow degenerative myelopathy in dogs
By Pancotto, Theresa E·Published in The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice·2023·2575 Northbrooke Plaza Drive, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Rehabilitation Therapy for the Degenerative Myelopathy Patient.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog with degenerative myelopathy, a progressive spinal cord disease, may show symptoms like weakness in the hind legs and difficulty walking. While there is no cure for this condition, physical rehabilitation can help slow its progression and improve the dog's quality of life. Owners should consider working with a veterinarian to create a rehabilitation plan that includes exercises and therapies tailored to their dog's needs.
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Abstract
Degenerative myelopathy is an inherited, progressive, neurodegenerative disorder affecting the spinal cord of dogs. There is no treatment of the disease. Physical rehabilitation is the only intervention that slows progression and prolongs quality of life. Further studies are needed to develop advanced treatment options and to better characterize the use of complementary therapeutic modalities in palliative care for these patients.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37179117/