Passive Range of Motion Exercises on a Dog

Passive Range of Motion (PROM) is used in physical rehabilitation (therapy) for osteoarthritis and paralyzed pets.

Demonstrated by Lori Lutskas,
Licensed Veterinary Technician for Neurology & Small Animal Physical
Rehabilitation Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner
Washington State University, College of Veterinary Medicine

[longjohnflanders]

I have a chihuahua and she suffered a serious trauma to the neck and head friday and she's very stiff, how would you recommend I approach the PT for her comfort?

[fiazacoetzee]

Hi I would like to know the harness your dog have on what is the name of it where did you purchase it I like the design and know it will be perfect for my dog

[BlingBlingTheBSOFTHEISS]

My Pomeranian has suffered a FCE, For these exercises do you do the working legs as well?
My Pomeranian is paralyzed on her back left leg.
My neurologist called me to wait a couple of days before we start physiotherapy.
I'm just getting ready by watching and reading so I'll know what to do, if I can't afford $30 every single day for her to get physiotherapy at a clinic.
The MRI was $1700 and I'm glad I did it so I know all of the different problems in her spine but I can't afford much more.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[TreeDance]

Very helpful video! Thanks. My cat is recovering from surgery for a dislocated right elbow. Is there any difference when the passive range of motion is for a cat instead of a dog? Any other suggestions for cat physical therapy?

[carissa]

im interested in becoming a canine physical therapist and I've researched a lot about becoming one and how to. However, im slightly confused. What subject do I have to major in? I was thinking that animal science would be one, but other site have said to major in physical therapy( for humans). I know i have to get a DVM too. So does studying veterinary science/ animal science include these types of physical therapy topics where we get taught this?

[faizaanadamjee]

after fho operation two weeks in, is it normal if the dog feels pain while doing prom?

[LeslieKlinger]

My Scottie had a FOH procedure 48 hours ago.  I need to PROM exercises...would these be the ones I do?

[KDOGG]

I don't think my dog would ever let me do this. Hates having his feet touched.

[jillpeace]

She should be friendlier with the dog and not been so abrupt when she approached him. She certainly was not in tune with this canine. Hope someone treats her like this so she can understand what it's like to be treated that way!

[tannaauger]

I'd use a lighter color dog next time. Hard to see what's happening sometimes.

[angelikabrown]

Ya what if your dog bites... haha hed never let me do this