Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Rehabilitation options for pets with injuries or aging issues
By Canapp, Debra A·Published in Clinical techniques in small animal practice·2007·Veterinary Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Group, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old Golden Retriever with a knee injury was treated using various physical rehabilitation methods, including therapeutic ultrasound and electrical stimulation. These treatments helped reduce pain and inflammation while promoting healing in the injured area. The combination of these therapies, along with a tailored exercise program, improved the dog's mobility and comfort significantly. After a few weeks of treatment, the dog was able to move more freely and showed signs of recovery.
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Abstract
Physical rehabilitation modalities such as therapeutic ultrasound (TU), transcutaneous electrical neuromuscular stimulation (TENS), neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), cold or low-level laser therapy (LLLT), and pulsed magnetic field therapy (PMF) can all, when used properly, assist in treating orthopedic injuries, neurological conditions, and chronic conditions brought about by normal aging in our small animal companions. TU uses sound waves to produce both thermal and nonthermal effects that aid in tissue healing, repair, and function. TENS uses different frequencies of electrical current to decrease pain and inflammation. NMES also uses an electrical current to stimulate muscle contraction to assist in normal neuromuscular function in postorthopedic and neurological injuries. LLLT uses light energy to reduce pain, decrease inflammation, and stimulate healing at a cellular level. PMF uses magnetic field to stimulate normal cellular ion exchange and oxygen utilization and promote generalized healing of tissues. These modalities are discussed in detail covering mechanism of action, parameters, settings, and indications/contraindications of use in our small animals. Although these modalities are important in the physical rehabilitation of small animals, they need to be incorporated with a proper diagnosis, manual therapy, and home exercise program into a specific and individualized patient treatment protocol.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18198784/