Finnegan SmallBallWeightBearingExercises

Finnegan is balanced by Leann, canine rehab therapist, and a trainee, on an exercise ball which serves two purposes; it stretches out his hips and gently helps him bear weight on his hind legs to improve his mobility and range of motion and decrease the chance he will tear a muscle or injure his knee while recovering from his surgery. This video was shot approximately six weeks post op. All dogs must first have heat applied to their hips, and have their hind legs moved gently through their normal range of motion before being placed on the small balance ball. In other words, don't try this at home unless you have been trained the proper sequence of rehab treatments and procedures.

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Pets & Animals

Tags:

• FHO
• rottweiller
• hip displasia
• canine rehab