Therapies that the certified veterinarian should perform
include joint mobilizations, myofascial trigger point needling, chiropractic manipulations, and acupuncture.
Manual therapies,
including joint mobilizations, stretches, and massage, improve flexibility.
Not exact matches
Dr.Amini modifies her chiropractic techniques for expectant mothers and babies
including gentle spinal adjustments (no cracking or twisting of the spine),
joint mobilization, soft - tissue work, stretching and home care.
The treatment techniques she may utilise
include hands on
joint and muscle
mobilizations, exercise therapy, intramuscular stimulation (IMS), electrotherapy and education.
Modalities available for animal physical rehabilitation
include: aquatic therapy (underwater treadmill, pool, or whirlpool), therapeutic LASER, acupuncture, electrical stimulation, therapeutic ultrasound, massage,
joint mobilizations, hot and cold therapy, passive range of motion, stretch, and therapeutic exercises.
Body work
including massage and
joint mobilizations are also excellent techniques to decrease pain and improve the way your pet moves.
Patients with PL commonly have compensatory postures (FIGURE 3),
including increased cranial weight shift and increased flexion of the lumbosacral, coxofemoral, and stifle
joints.23 To address compensatory patterns, trunk - and core - strengthening exercises are also warranted, as are massage and soft tissue
mobilization techniques.
Several therapies performed in the facility can also be beneficial for osteoarthritis patients,
including cold / heat therapy,
joint mobilizations (performed by the rehabilitation veterinarian or physical therapist), and electrotherapeutic modalities such as laser therapy or therapeutic ultrasound.
Massage can
include techniques like
joint mobilization and stretching.