| Physical rehabilitation of the canine neurologic patient. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 19942063 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Rehabilitation therapy is a key component of recovery from neurologic disease. Each patient requires a rehabilitation protocol designed specifically for the patient's neurologic condition, owner expectations and level of participation, and expertise of the veterinary team. Initial therapy for nonambualtory patients may include standing exercises, range of motion, pain control, toe pinch exercise, aquatic exercise, and basic nursing care. Sling assisted walking with foot protection, cavaletti rails, and physioroll balancing are used commonly for ambulatory patients. As recovery progresses, stair climbing, carrying or pulling weights, resistance band walking, swimming against resistance, and exercises specific to the home environment are added. Modalities such as electrical stimulation, ultrasound, cryotherapy, and heat therapy are useful adjuncts but do not take the place of active exercise. |
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Authors:
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Marti G Drum |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice Volume: 40 ISSN: 1878-1306 ISO Abbreviation: Vet. Clin. North Am. Small Anim. Pract. Publication Date: 2010 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-11-27 Completed Date: 2010-01-26 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7809942 Medline TA: Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 181-93 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, University of Tennessee, C247 Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA. mdrum@utk.edu |
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Animals Dog Diseases / therapy* Dogs Nervous System Diseases / therapy, veterinary* Patient Selection Physical Therapy Modalities / veterinary* Recovery of Function Treatment Outcome Veterinary Medicine / methods* |
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