Tag Archives: Physical Therapy

Jan 11th, 2010

Beau at Three and Four Weeks Post Op CCL Repair

Beau’s Story – Two Weeks Post Op CCL Repair

Jan 11th, 2010

Beau’s Story – Two Weeks Post Op CCL Repair

Preparing Beau for CCL Repair Surgery

Dec 22nd, 2009

Preparing Beau for CCL Repair Surgery

Preparations for Surgery To prevent further injury, we needed to keep Beau quiet. No running, no jumping and lots of rest. We were given Metacam for pain and Acepromozin as a sedative. It just about killed me to see my happy, active dog so sleepy – even though I knew it was for [...]

Tightrope CCL Surgery Recovery

Feb 4th, 2009

Tightrope CCL Surgery Recovery

Physical Therapy in Post CCL Repair Dogs

Jul 20th, 2008

Physical Therapy in Post CCL Repair Dogs

More and more veterinarians are starting to recommend post operative physical therapy for cranial cruciate ligament repair patients.  While opinions differ from one veterinary surgeon to another, proponents of canine PT believe that physical therapy in the post-op CCL repair dog can help bring a dog back to full function in a shorter amount of [...]

CCL Injury in Both Back Legs

Jun 15th, 2008

CCL Injury in Both Back Legs

It is not unusual for dogs who have a cranial cruciate ligament rupture in one leg to develop one in the other leg. It is a little unusual to have two severe ruptures at the same time, but it does occur, especially in large breed dogs or overweight canines. Generally the signs of this [...]

Preparing Your Home for a Post Operative Dog

Jun 12th, 2008

Preparing Your Home for a Post Operative Dog

Before bringing your dog home from CCL repair surgery, you will want to make sure everything is set before their arrival. If you have already been practicing CM (conservative management) prior to surgery, odds are your home is already adequately prepared for the return of your canine patient, but it is always better to [...]

Physical Therapy After CCL Repair

Jun 6th, 2008

Physical Therapy After CCL Repair

Each veterinarian seems to have their own theories regarding how soon physical therapy should be started after ccl surgery and what techniques work best. Other veterinary surgeons will write off physical therapy all together, preferring for the dog to remain quiet for the first 6-8 weeks after the repair, gradually returning to exercise. [...]

What to Expect After CCL Surgery

Jun 5th, 2008

What to Expect After CCL Surgery

Whether your dog has undergone a TTA, TPLO, Tightrope, or traditional extracapsular imbrication repair, the steps following surgery are generally the same. Whether your dog stays the night at the vet’s after surgery, or head home with you the day of the procedure, the first few days following the CCL repair should be dedicated [...]

TTA Repair Postop Recovery

May 1st, 2008

TTA Repair Postop Recovery

One of the benefits of the newest of the cranial cruciate repair surgeries, the TTA, is the length of time required before your dog can return to exercise and a life without restrictions. Because the ostoeotomy (cutting of the bone) in the tibial tuberosity advancement procedure is done in a non weight bearing area [...]

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