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Also known as \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2017\/09\/cranial-cruciate-ligament-injury-in-dogs.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Ecranial cruciate ligament (CCL) rupture\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, this painful orthopaedic condition can see a sudden and debilitating onset that can be very expensive to treat.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPet Insurance Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E discovers what pet owners can do to prevent cruciate ligament problems and how to spot a problem in your dog. Plus, meet the adorable Hades and his loving pet parents, who know first-hand how quickly a CCL rupture can occur. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“Cruciate ligament issues can be excruciating for dogs and can lead to very expensive surgery and treatments to correct the problem,” Nadia Crighton from \u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3WFUO6v\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EPet Insurance Australia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E says. “Over the past five years, we have noticed the incidence of Cruciate Ligament complaints remaining stubbornly high, while the treatment costs continue to increase with the recent upsweep in inflation.”\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBad breeding\u003C\/b\u003E, \u003Cb\u003Eobesity\u003C\/b\u003E, \u003Cb\u003Etrauma\u003C\/b\u003E, and other factors can increase your pet’s likelihood of suffering from Cruciate Ligament issues, with many pet owners not understanding the condition until it is too late. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“The cruciate ligament plays a vital role in the knee joint, known as the stifle joint,” Crighton says. “\u003Cb\u003EDogs have two cruciate ligaments\u003C\/b\u003E in each knee joint known as the \u003Ci\u003Ecranial cruciate ligament\u003C\/i\u003E and the \u003Ci\u003Ecaudal cruciate ligament\u003C\/i\u003E.”\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe cruciate ligaments stabilise the knee joints in dogs by preventing excessive forward or backward motions of the bones – the femur and tibia, or the thigh bone and the shine bone.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiDJ78zP8IPHG7N2e7KBHSKQM98pIzhOqZWcZbmTxvXXMf-roKXGTiVFBPqU-jml-a71h8wusABCf7m9Vnty4Hu1d_zNMV06wOT1X8RTNSz4BzdFxPrbm3W_WJl3LCh6nDPQc3B0Qw6sf7uAVJxxMPDackq8l3JDbEfkrkqKLEHXxR_BCzrqrIIiC4x\/s665\/Cruciate_Ligament_Injuries_in_Dogs%20-%20showing%20normal%20versus%20torn%20ACL.jpeg\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"406\" data-original-width=\"665\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiDJ78zP8IPHG7N2e7KBHSKQM98pIzhOqZWcZbmTxvXXMf-roKXGTiVFBPqU-jml-a71h8wusABCf7m9Vnty4Hu1d_zNMV06wOT1X8RTNSz4BzdFxPrbm3W_WJl3LCh6nDPQc3B0Qw6sf7uAVJxxMPDackq8l3JDbEfkrkqKLEHXxR_BCzrqrIIiC4x\/s16000\/Cruciate_Ligament_Injuries_in_Dogs%20-%20showing%20normal%20versus%20torn%20ACL.jpeg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhen a dog experiences cruciate ligament disease, be it a rupture or a partial tear, it can result in sudden instability of the knee joint, with the first symptom being a sudden onset of \u003Cb\u003Elameness and pain\u003C\/b\u003E. In addition, the damage can cause those important bones inside the knee to move incorrectly, leading to other issues with the entire knee structure.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg9GJis-ZG21SPWStBMtRadPCmFb-UFAyAdg59jFHxMi7zVAVlgs2oQjebTDvN6NTvdU4iAj5pPv7Na5kB2JrOSDYjBFUGMNmOTmMP-vKnufEpvc4lHMssM9xr6rxscc5sNVCXkFupxV-JnImUQf4PriBICzX5EMuk1t5OYb8hbLjUBACYzhg057y4J\/s6720\/Mastiff_on_a_dog_walk_weight_management_for_cruciate_ligament_injuries%20-%20Credit%20Anil%20Sharma%20on%20Pexels.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"6720\" data-original-width=\"4480\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg9GJis-ZG21SPWStBMtRadPCmFb-UFAyAdg59jFHxMi7zVAVlgs2oQjebTDvN6NTvdU4iAj5pPv7Na5kB2JrOSDYjBFUGMNmOTmMP-vKnufEpvc4lHMssM9xr6rxscc5sNVCXkFupxV-JnImUQf4PriBICzX5EMuk1t5OYb8hbLjUBACYzhg057y4J\/w266-h400\/Mastiff_on_a_dog_walk_weight_management_for_cruciate_ligament_injuries%20-%20Credit%20Anil%20Sharma%20on%20Pexels.jpg\" width=\"266\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003ENeapolitan Mastiff on a walk\u003Cbr \/\u003EPhoto: Anil Sharma (Pexels)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E“It is known that certain breeds can be more prone to cruciate ligament problems due to genetic reasons,” Nadia Crighton from \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPet Insurance Australia\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E says.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E“Overweight pets are also at risk of developing issues with their cruciate ligaments, as to dogs that have suffered accidental trauma to the area.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe rise in obesity rates in dogs is also a significant factor in the increase in cruciate ligament problems in dogs. Understanding that having an overweight pet can lead to additional stress being loaded onto the ligaments, making them much more susceptible to injury and degeneration. So, it is crucial that pet owners \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2020\/07\/weight-management-natural-diet-for-dogs.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Ekeep their dogs at their correct weight\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E to help prevent problems.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EKeeping your pet fit is also high on the agenda\u003C\/b\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EDogs that have limited movement or a solid exercise regime can also lead to a weakening of the ligament. However, even the fittest pets can still suffer from cruciate ligament issues. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“Common dog injuries can also cause cruciate ligament damage,” Crighton says. “Even a case of the zoomies causing a sharp, sudden twist or hyperextension of the knee joint that can lead to Cruciate Ligament rupture.”\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2017\/09\/cranial-cruciate-ligament-injury-in-dogs.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ETreatment typically involves surgery\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E to stabilise the joint, alleviate pain while restoring normal function of the knee joint. There are different surgical techniques available in Australia.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“Cruciate ligament disease can be a very complex condition that will vary depending on your dog’s age, breed, size, and other factors,” Crighton says. “If you suspect your dog is suffering from a Cruciate Ligament issue,\u003Cb\u003E contact your veterinarian immediately to get a correct diagnosis\u003C\/b\u003E and treatment plan for your dog’s specific needs and to prevent any future problems.”\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESymptoms of Cruciate Ligament Problems include:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"Roboto, sans-serif\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ELameness\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"Roboto, sans-serif\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDifficulty Standing\/Jumping\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"Roboto, sans-serif\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ESwelling\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"Roboto, sans-serif\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EJoint Pain\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EBreeds Commonly Affected By Cruciate Ligament Problems:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EUnderstanding cruciate ligament problems can affect any dog breed at any age is essential. However, according to data from \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPet Insurance Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, certain breeds have been noted to be more susceptible to suffering from these conditions, with one of the most popular cross breeds featuring high on the list, making education around this condition increasingly important.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E1.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E Spoodle Cross\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E2.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2016\/06\/alaskan-malamute-breed-profile.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EAlaskan Malamute\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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font-family: verdana;\"\u003EHades' Story\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhgx9219MIeTCPupOuwxCalHw3R9r8Y_Ye1fRcVQxM3x9SeqaOP0R1itET3ulZ4uYLDFeK6PcSvv2YK-iz6wKtxiBT_jGeFKzNWG5Nwq9BCPxUT8lU3I5ux03dVpMq9JLbap0qzRXFpbMQJRQCu4za_HBdBYqQm2bc2Ns8_QwWMPrdWmT-WyfwiWkOU\/s1600\/Pet_Insurance_Australia_Case_Study_dog_Hades_cruciate_ligament_injury.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhgx9219MIeTCPupOuwxCalHw3R9r8Y_Ye1fRcVQxM3x9SeqaOP0R1itET3ulZ4uYLDFeK6PcSvv2YK-iz6wKtxiBT_jGeFKzNWG5Nwq9BCPxUT8lU3I5ux03dVpMq9JLbap0qzRXFpbMQJRQCu4za_HBdBYqQm2bc2Ns8_QwWMPrdWmT-WyfwiWkOU\/w300-h400\/Pet_Insurance_Australia_Case_Study_dog_Hades_cruciate_ligament_injury.jpg\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EMeet the beautiful six-year-old Hades, who had a terrible accident after heading out for a quick toilet break before bedtime. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“We first noticed a problem one night when Hades had been let outside just before bedtime,” says Daniel Gregory, Hades' loving pet parent. “My partner and I heard a yelp and went to the door to the backyard to see what was going on. We noticed Hades was limping; his left hind leg was tucked right up against his body, and he wasn't willing to put any weight on it.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDaniel and his partner Dylan were worried about the situation and made an emergency call to the veterinarian for a check-up and booked the next available appointment. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Our vet felt Hades' leg and said he suspected it could have been his cruciate ligament, but Hades' muscles were tense, and he couldn't diagnose it without sedating him. He also wanted to take an X-ray. So, he booked us in for the sedation and x-rays.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ELater that day, the news was confirmed—Hades needed \u003Cb\u003Eurgent surgery to fix his damaged cruciate ligament\u003C\/b\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“The total cost for the entire process - initial consult, sedation, and x-rays, surgery, three follow-ups - was $2,985.87,” Daniel says.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EBut Daniel and Dylan had pet insurance for Hades.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“We got back $2,188.69, \u003Cb\u003Eout of pocket just under $800 for the whole process\u003C\/b\u003E, which includes the per condition excess of $200.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E“Pet insurance made the surgery financially viable for us,” Daniel says.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEimxfcEhtx9euHCuxb3UKZ4uA-YH_kG2gqeiECgDDm4OcFHj0jM7QGUC-8glIccG6tgR1asPHQbUxKK2V9fzPk4KzEU5LM5SWFL9az0H3BGcYZUcM_jkyWMddBrrBIkD29Ke6_qQI38JZsUf5FbULiDS9dttlVsFvzmZ0pzyJ-pJ5vL30Ycozd1b-Ox\/s4032\/Pet_Insurance_Australia_dog_Hades_recovering_from_cruciate_ligament_injury.jpg\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"4032\" data-original-width=\"3024\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEimxfcEhtx9euHCuxb3UKZ4uA-YH_kG2gqeiECgDDm4OcFHj0jM7QGUC-8glIccG6tgR1asPHQbUxKK2V9fzPk4KzEU5LM5SWFL9az0H3BGcYZUcM_jkyWMddBrrBIkD29Ke6_qQI38JZsUf5FbULiDS9dttlVsFvzmZ0pzyJ-pJ5vL30Ycozd1b-Ox\/w300-h400\/Pet_Insurance_Australia_dog_Hades_recovering_from_cruciate_ligament_injury.jpg\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E“We can't easily come up with almost $3,000 overnight but can come up with $800; \u003Cb\u003Ehaving the insurance allowed us not to worry about the cost\u003C\/b\u003E. We could just focus on Hades' recovery.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe fantastic news is; nine weeks after surgery, Hades is doing great and back to his bouncy self. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Our dog is doing great now! It's been about nine weeks since the surgery, and he's bouncing around like a puppy! You'd never know now that he'd ever had a problem with the leg,” Daniel smiles.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERelated Stories:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2022\/07\/simple-at-home-dog-conditioning.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ESimple at-home Dog Conditioning Exercises to Prevent Injury\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/03\/the-role-of-physiotherapy-in-canine.html\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EThe Role of Physiotherapy for Canine Hock Instability\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2017\/09\/cranial-cruciate-ligament-injury-in-dogs.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EGiving dogs with Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease a reason to jump for joy\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2018\/07\/bed-rest-games-for-dogs-post-surgery.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EBed Rest Games for Dogs Post-Surgery\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/6254834425046500797\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/06\/cruciate-ligament-injuries-on-increase.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/6254834425046500797"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/6254834425046500797"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/06\/cruciate-ligament-injuries-on-increase.html","title":"Cruciate Ligament Injuries on the increase - Prevention \u0026 Recovery"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiCTTlnrJTg4wfYwdXkgkDck7gFhP8LjseRhwKMYVQs765tfE9NwhNlX_dPvbTeN3HqgHeLpPHY-lNiy90PYrjs2oA45gYIM1eSXD3a6ZxEjxLfpI98ITXdOs_D5ihH3L9IPKJPLFovqD04qGVYAHVjdCcUraAS1NvK0u2mtpBT7GMoxlfqoJzOGqRe\/s72-c\/Pet_Insurance_Australia_claims_increase_for_cruciate_ligament_surgeries_Corgi_recovering_after_surgery_on_back_knee.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-3353403240054440152"},"published":{"$t":"2023-03-21T14:59:00.010+11:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-03-22T15:40:48.372+11:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ANIMAL PAIN AWARENESS MONTH"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"HEALTH"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"HEALTH AND WELLNESS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"INJURY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PHYSIOTHERAPY"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"The Role of Physiotherapy in Canine Hock Instability"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg-RQR-GtqVDJEv6Luk_fECaQTJDRCdijBHmhn0SJQ8qAc7nUV8LLLC3EoDVi-I8eNrTuZB6eMTgFdoQqhuF2tA8kqllmFwpxEpqZ_1EUMOzGqi5esYrD9qGL2iQ6JqF3UkTldc9eFGe9GqLUT5Q-y5hKphuIGKiK4rJAIKQ1L34xfRKBsD0-Xh15dG\/s1080\/Physio_for_Pets_Susan_Yuen_working_on_Chocolate_Labrador_busy_with_enrichment_toy.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; display: inline; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"747\" data-original-width=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg-RQR-GtqVDJEv6Luk_fECaQTJDRCdijBHmhn0SJQ8qAc7nUV8LLLC3EoDVi-I8eNrTuZB6eMTgFdoQqhuF2tA8kqllmFwpxEpqZ_1EUMOzGqi5esYrD9qGL2iQ6JqF3UkTldc9eFGe9GqLUT5Q-y5hKphuIGKiK4rJAIKQ1L34xfRKBsD0-Xh15dG\/s16000\/Physio_for_Pets_Susan_Yuen_working_on_Chocolate_Labrador_busy_with_enrichment_toy.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ELike humans, active dogs of all ages are susceptible to broken bones or ligament tears due to trauma or strenuous activity.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFor dogs who enjoy intense running or jumping like canine athletes, the small hock joints on the back legs can be particularly vulnerable to injury.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EAnimal Physiotherapist\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003ESusan Yuen\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;from\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003EPhysio for Pets\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;explains what happens when a dog is suffering from canine hock instability\u0026nbsp;and the various treatment options to give your dog the best chance of making a full recovery.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EWhat is the hock joint?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiWmXonXFaKpuat18TtiQ9DpBjMFevlz0RD-bmrrn769eA4DhTYvelp2qakRpSyakG6M47ZlCNkJ-IjKIHwQcAVwcvp9FN7emL4KfKoRPxC1HKCl421YAw90zIxMCzemwFiBApkr-K3fmYTo5JB2P4qsjI2LMOs5aPflCvtXDbR2BlMar1L6cZr8H05\/s800\/Canine_Hock_Instability%20-%20Dog%20Diagram%20showing%20positions%20of%20Hock,%20Stifle,%20Hips.png\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"800\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiWmXonXFaKpuat18TtiQ9DpBjMFevlz0RD-bmrrn769eA4DhTYvelp2qakRpSyakG6M47ZlCNkJ-IjKIHwQcAVwcvp9FN7emL4KfKoRPxC1HKCl421YAw90zIxMCzemwFiBApkr-K3fmYTo5JB2P4qsjI2LMOs5aPflCvtXDbR2BlMar1L6cZr8H05\/w320-h320\/Canine_Hock_Instability%20-%20Dog%20Diagram%20showing%20positions%20of%20Hock,%20Stifle,%20Hips.png\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThe hock joint is anatomically known as the\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Etarsal joint\u003C\/b\u003E. It is a composite joint comprised of:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ETarsocrural joint\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ETalocalcaneal joint\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EProximal and distal intertarsal joint\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ETarsometarsal joints\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EVertical intertarsal joints\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe tarsocrural joint is responsible for the majority of the movement within the tarsal (hock) joint and \u003Cb\u003Eallows the joint to move in flexion and extension\u003C\/b\u003E (\u003Ci\u003EEvans and de Lahunta\u003C\/i\u003E, 2013).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhat causes hock joint instability?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe tarsal (hock) joint has\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Eminimal musculature covering the joint\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;so this joint is reliant on the fibrous joint capsule and surrounding ligaments for support (\u003Ci\u003EDuerr\u003C\/i\u003E, 2020). When the surrounding ligaments of the tarsal (hock) joint are stretched and strained beyond their normal capacity then this can cause a tear, otherwise known as a sprain.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ELigament sprains can occur through\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Edirect trauma\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;which may be experienced through collisions between a motor vehicle and dog (\u003Ci\u003EDuerr\u003C\/i\u003E, 2020).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAlternatively, ligament sprains can occur\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Egradually over a period of time\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;when a dog repeatedly performs movements that involve:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ERunning on slippery surfaces\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFalls\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ERepetitive twisting and turning\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Vertical jumping and landing initially on both hindlimbs\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiH0b25NsdjVBCafFwuyDV3qz913rMeAVHIBIKvv0_yKA2nM-TJGboaNkzaL4gZE39Ve78mDeh74Qyk1qMj44cOHFMHX7n-zjhjNkOr3u1Xpe5RF5r5Pv_dnUV5jF6zeVzQRuHfWjGAGS_CS7-gyi84iHWBFo13TOPObgwpxWsl1iKFUMirZSkJnEYt\/s1850\/Canine_Hock_Instability_Thera-Paw_Carpo-Flex_used_by_Malinois_jumping_to_catch_frisbee.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1412\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiH0b25NsdjVBCafFwuyDV3qz913rMeAVHIBIKvv0_yKA2nM-TJGboaNkzaL4gZE39Ve78mDeh74Qyk1qMj44cOHFMHX7n-zjhjNkOr3u1Xpe5RF5r5Pv_dnUV5jF6zeVzQRuHfWjGAGS_CS7-gyi84iHWBFo13TOPObgwpxWsl1iKFUMirZSkJnEYt\/s16000\/Canine_Hock_Instability_Thera-Paw_Carpo-Flex_used_by_Malinois_jumping_to_catch_frisbee.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003EPhoto Credit:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThera-Paw Inc.\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ETarsal (hock) ligament sprains cause hock joint instability because the damaged ligaments allow for uncontrolled movements to occur within tarsal joint. So instead of the joint allowing just flexion and extension, there may be some side to side “wobble” occurring.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhat are the physical signs of hock instability?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe physical signs associated with tarsal (hock) instability may vary\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Edepending on the number of ligaments damaged\u003C\/b\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Eseverity of ligament sprain\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;and whether it is an\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Eacute or chronic\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;episode.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ECommon physical signs include:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIntermittent or constant limping in hindlimb\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ESwelling at the tarsal (hock) joint\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ELocalised pain at the site of the ligament sprain\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EMild to moderate wasting of the hindlimb muscles\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThickening of the tarsal (hock) joint in chronic cases\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFavouring the hindlimb in standing\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiT7rPoNhTin9GKVWkFXGJOYvGz3--j5LXmBtqmGdtqvWpKTPlYhyefWR_U4n9kpBP9y-qD1mp-NORBD6ajpj-6_eZZ4sOGGnIanMyQpnruuFoXE6gyQUhtWg7q92SpUkg-IlUtpUnOHGEndKFRaPg0SOocHryPIH47iHDiJyAdFXJFNsBqBy1w2KPI\/s1200\/Canine_Hock_Instability_Diagnosis_swelling_media_aspect_of_the_hock_joint_seen_from_both_front_and_back.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"800\" data-original-width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiT7rPoNhTin9GKVWkFXGJOYvGz3--j5LXmBtqmGdtqvWpKTPlYhyefWR_U4n9kpBP9y-qD1mp-NORBD6ajpj-6_eZZ4sOGGnIanMyQpnruuFoXE6gyQUhtWg7q92SpUkg-IlUtpUnOHGEndKFRaPg0SOocHryPIH47iHDiJyAdFXJFNsBqBy1w2KPI\/s16000\/Canine_Hock_Instability_Diagnosis_swelling_media_aspect_of_the_hock_joint_seen_from_both_front_and_back.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003ESwelling media aspect of the Hock Joint seen from both angles\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDiagnosis of canine hock instability\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDiagnosis is done by physical examination whereby the tarsal ligaments are manually stressed (\u003Ci\u003EDuerr\u003C\/i\u003E, 2020). The\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Eshort and long collateral ligaments\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;of the tarsal (hock) joint are commonly damaged.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETesting the collateral ligament integrity\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;is performed with the tarsal (hock)\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Ejoint firstly in extension\u003C\/b\u003E. If the lower limb moves medially or laterally when the tarsal joint is stressed in extension, this indicates damage to the \u003Cb\u003Elong collateral ligaments\u003C\/b\u003E (\u003Ci\u003EDuerr\u003C\/i\u003E, 2020).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe second testing position is performed with the\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;tarsal (hock) joint in flexion\u003C\/b\u003E. Again if the lower limb below the joint deviates medially or laterally when the joint is in flexion, this indicates damage to the\u003Cb\u003E short collateral ligaments\u003C\/b\u003E (\u003Ci\u003EDuerr\u003C\/i\u003E, 2020).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe physical exam can be supported by stress x-rays.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThe Role of Physiotherapy\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ETarsal (hock) joint instabilities that are\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Emild to moderate grades\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;can be\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Etreated conservatively\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;and this is where physiotherapy plays an important role.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E1. Pain\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe first priority when treating tarsal (hock) joint instability is to\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Emanage your dog's pain\u003C\/b\u003E. Having a discussion with your vet regarding the most appropriate medication (eg.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Eanti-inflammatories and\/or analgesics\u003C\/b\u003E) for your dog will ensure that they are comfortable and thus willing to use the injured hindlimb during rehabilitation.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E2. Swelling\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDamage to the tarsal (hock) ligaments will allow extra uncontrollable movement to occur in the joint especially with normal activities eg. walking, running and jumping. So it’s\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Enot uncommon for swelling to occur\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003Earound the tarsal (hock) joint post exercise.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ECryotherapy can be used to reduce swelling.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003ECryotherapy i.e. cold therapy\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;can be applied in many different ways.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjtuA8MmKc6jnL-gmz0vn6WhXlkeASVUTe7zq5q9Sd9GWj5IlyY5AuxGf6V4zEdGlX_I9JNGw8NL9SEIkFmrHVRQwBt0L-ko7SwGwZ-l5GA4lbMlPY-Vg0PcOHvGXB50HhbhL7Q3v4uBpW2MAlFqNnBZ9z3hDgGRwxIgkJyndbkvqBQ5P_GqvfdyYnr\/s1080\/Treatment_of_Canine_Hock_Injuries_Cold_Therapy_using_Ice_Pack.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"721\" data-original-width=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjtuA8MmKc6jnL-gmz0vn6WhXlkeASVUTe7zq5q9Sd9GWj5IlyY5AuxGf6V4zEdGlX_I9JNGw8NL9SEIkFmrHVRQwBt0L-ko7SwGwZ-l5GA4lbMlPY-Vg0PcOHvGXB50HhbhL7Q3v4uBpW2MAlFqNnBZ9z3hDgGRwxIgkJyndbkvqBQ5P_GqvfdyYnr\/s16000\/Treatment_of_Canine_Hock_Injuries_Cold_Therapy_using_Ice_Pack.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EGel ice pack wrapped in a damp tea towel\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ECool damp flannel\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWater immersion\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIce massage (below)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhUtArpz54gGLAHS-RmBO4GIQYYYAoHt38Ibz2RGBxfAeL6HfaeSgq9mlOX-k04xyE3gXVA_4JB6v1TnzbcCTzKL3Hfbhe3xC7CIn0vqYTRs1NHikz4zYeth_Tbcl5PhzgBwNymfr8wGXSZv1M3aX7CG7Lc7r1_ipuJSprjLPowXhGNaQsXCGw2XV8g\/s1080\/Phyotherapy_for_Pets_ice_massage_cup_used_to_treat_swelling.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"720\" data-original-width=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhUtArpz54gGLAHS-RmBO4GIQYYYAoHt38Ibz2RGBxfAeL6HfaeSgq9mlOX-k04xyE3gXVA_4JB6v1TnzbcCTzKL3Hfbhe3xC7CIn0vqYTRs1NHikz4zYeth_Tbcl5PhzgBwNymfr8wGXSZv1M3aX7CG7Lc7r1_ipuJSprjLPowXhGNaQsXCGw2XV8g\/s16000\/Phyotherapy_for_Pets_ice_massage_cup_used_to_treat_swelling.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ELow level laser therapy (LLLT) is a non thermal treatment modality that can help reduce inflammation and swelling at the tarsal (hock) joint (\u003Ci\u003EMillis and Levine\u003C\/i\u003E, 2014). LLLT achieves this by delivering light energy to the tissues which is then absorbed and converted to chemical energy within the cells, optimising cellular function (\u003Ci\u003EMillis and Levine\u003C\/i\u003E, 2014).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E3. Muscle Atrophy\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFollowing injury, the muscles in the hindlimb will\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Edecondition as a result from pain and disuse\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgA6ti89zxtVQz5Pd3Sf8ooY9AJz-zf-gUWi63pODHnKLf9PT_Sf082Y6n8-1JMAEhnboI4Q4ZpyoLxo3PyohHlmjnAkf_uC0LS2J1frNYZcm7PpK5KZUD5jqkQQ_iDy0Gbs0yO8oNAr_GQkanBnlX_no5GdUbwSDOOI9YZveuSzxRBre-Lk7pJ-41X\/s1024\/Rehabilitation_after_Canine_Hock_Injuries_using_Neuro_Electrical_Muscle_Stimulation_on_Dogs.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"768\" data-original-width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgA6ti89zxtVQz5Pd3Sf8ooY9AJz-zf-gUWi63pODHnKLf9PT_Sf082Y6n8-1JMAEhnboI4Q4ZpyoLxo3PyohHlmjnAkf_uC0LS2J1frNYZcm7PpK5KZUD5jqkQQ_iDy0Gbs0yO8oNAr_GQkanBnlX_no5GdUbwSDOOI9YZveuSzxRBre-Lk7pJ-41X\/s16000\/Rehabilitation_after_Canine_Hock_Injuries_using_Neuro_Electrical_Muscle_Stimulation_on_Dogs.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIn the early stages of physiotherapy rehabilitation, this can be minimised by using\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Eneuromuscular electrical nerve stimulation\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;(NMES).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ENMES selectively recruits type 2 muscle fibres, facilitating an increase in muscle mass and strength (\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ci style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EMillis and Levine\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E, 2014).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAs muscle function improves, therapeutic exercises can be added to challenge the injured limb. The function of therapeutic exercises should focus on improving stability,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eproprioception and balance in the hindlimb\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E4. Hock Braces\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFor mild to moderate cases of instability, a\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Eflexible hock brace is a necessity\u003C\/b\u003E. The hock brace needs to allow flexion and extension of the tarsal (hock) joint plus provide stability by limiting medial, lateral and rotational movements that are available due to ligamentous damage.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIt’s best to seek the\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Eadvice from your animal physiotherapist\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;as they can help you choose an appropriate hock brace for your dog’s needs. It’s important for dog owner’s to be educated on:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EHow to put the brace on\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;How long to wear the brace\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;When to use the brace\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;How to check for pressure areas\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIn the long term, the\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Euse of a hock brace provides a better quality of life\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003Ethat is less restrictive for the dog’s that have tarsal (hock) joint instability.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjlP2CYLefQOszeg_Hw4GSWOiarhubXydyPoqFeZwMH3LiJJSZl2EkOB9SbUNq3ICIHtscEYOubBDUYf1XUOUqdY-IjX9YbnNUd73tnplW5xgkzhYC7kKMXJ7AVjdj2QyoXNe_LkKytBWjeqhdrxyaqwU9_gXVhvW5TDqySymHEIPGZuOlzyONP5yZ1\/s960\/Canine_Hock_Instability_dog_using_Thera-Paw_Inc_Custom_Tarsal_Wrap.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"790\" data-original-width=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjlP2CYLefQOszeg_Hw4GSWOiarhubXydyPoqFeZwMH3LiJJSZl2EkOB9SbUNq3ICIHtscEYOubBDUYf1XUOUqdY-IjX9YbnNUd73tnplW5xgkzhYC7kKMXJ7AVjdj2QyoXNe_LkKytBWjeqhdrxyaqwU9_gXVhvW5TDqySymHEIPGZuOlzyONP5yZ1\/s16000\/Canine_Hock_Instability_dog_using_Thera-Paw_Inc_Custom_Tarsal_Wrap.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium; text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPhoto:\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003EThera-Paw Inc.\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;- Custom Tarsal Wrap\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"font-size: x-large; text-align: start;\" \/\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWritten by\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003ESusan Yuen\u003C\/b\u003E, Animal Physiotherapist from\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.physioforpets.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPhysio for Pets\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, February 2023 for\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAustralian Dog Lover\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;(all rights reserved).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EReferences\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E1. Duerr, F.M. (2020) Canine Lameness. New Jersey: Wiley Blackwell.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E2. Evans, H.E., de Lahunta, A. (2013) Miller’s Anatomy of the Dog. 4th ed. Missouri: Elsevier Saunders.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E3. Millis, D.L., Levine, D. (2014) Canine Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy. 2nd ed. Philadelphia: Elsevier Saunders.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg23nALrg-5-L7BQ0HltBPvh6pPzFlKhw7uoH0ZV_nGEi9tDCbuIW58t6SB70FeCUXi_vGXLnQnlqTxfnQjXZTRHP6nI8-CVrmUc4k0IN6ep1HwSKdi68h_rn4VFMDV4XwH7Llq7hyy8IVaRx4G1g-F7JtmjRt4LJfA62yS3twqMmCDDi_CJ13_kK3E\/s1024\/Animal_Physiotherapist_Susan_Yuen_Physio_for_Pets_Perth.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1024\" data-original-width=\"768\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg23nALrg-5-L7BQ0HltBPvh6pPzFlKhw7uoH0ZV_nGEi9tDCbuIW58t6SB70FeCUXi_vGXLnQnlqTxfnQjXZTRHP6nI8-CVrmUc4k0IN6ep1HwSKdi68h_rn4VFMDV4XwH7Llq7hyy8IVaRx4G1g-F7JtmjRt4LJfA62yS3twqMmCDDi_CJ13_kK3E\/w300-h400\/Animal_Physiotherapist_Susan_Yuen_Physio_for_Pets_Perth.jpg\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EAbout the Author\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESusan Yuen is an Animal Physiotherapist who runs\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPhysio for Pets\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;in Perth, Western Australia.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESusan provides physiotherapy for a wide variety of different animals ranging from cats, dogs, horses and the occasional goanna.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESusan graduated from\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003ECurtin University\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003Ein\u003Ci\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E1997 as a physiotherapist and then completed her Postgraduate Diploma in Veterinary Physiotherapy from the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003EUniversity of Liverpool\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003Eto pursue her lifelong dream of working with animals. 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