The
joint should be
assessed in both hip flexion and extension as the change in position affects muscle function of some of the prime movers here — namely gluteus minimus and piriformis, which switch between internally and externally rotating the hip, depending on the degree of flexion the
joint is in.
Even then, the dog's veterinarian
should be consulted and perhaps a hip x-ray obtained to
assess hip
joint status, prior to gradually introducing these kinds of activities.
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