Module 3 Thoracolumbar Canine Flashcards
First palpable vertebra is usually
T2
Upper thoracic vertebrae
T1-T10
T2-4
lift dog to get scapula out of the way
the tlowered head
upper thoracic or lower cervical
atletes that jump short
upper thoracic and lower cervical
troubles on the decline
upper thoracic and lower cervical
anticlinal vertebra
T11
first palpable thoracic vertebra
T2
Upper Thoracic Posterior
SCP - spinous process
CP - guarded thumb
ST - behind or beside the dog
STAB - hand under the thorax
LOC - PA with a 45 degree caudal to cranial component. As you move toward T10 the angle will increase slightly so as your arm swings when you get to T11 you are at 90 degrees
As you move toward T10 the angle will
increase slightly
Upper thoracic Posterior Right or Left
SCP - spinous process on the side of the laterality. Tip is cartilgenous and can be damaged from excessive force
CP - protected thumb with the adjusting arm in the LOC
ST - behind or beside the dog on the side of laterality
STAB - arm or hand under the sternum, giving lateral and ventral support to the rib cage. Allow the cervical region of the dog to drop in slight flexion. If assistant lifts sternum to allow scapula to drop stabilize the vertebrae inferior to the adjusted segment
LOC - LM
Transitional Thoracic Posterior (R or L) Transverse process contact
SCP - Transverse process on the side opposite the laterality
CP - guarded thumb
ST - behind or beside the dog in a position that allows the forearm to be in the LOC. If beside the dog adjuster is on side of spinous rotation
STAB - arm under the ribs of the segment being adjusted
LOC - PA
SPR adjust on L TP
Lower Thoracic and Lumbar signs and symptoms
Dog has difficulty or experiences pain when laying down and getting up
Lordosis, roach back
Dog may drag hind limbs, check top of toes for wear
May cry when picked up under belly
Dog has difficulty or experiences pain when laying down and getting up
Lordosis, roach back
Dog may drag hind limbs, check top of toes for wear
May cry when picked up under belly
Lower thoracic and lumbar
TL junction is a site for
much trouble on the dog
dragging feet
lower thoracic and lumbar
Lower Thoracic or Lumbar Posterior
SCP - Bilateral transverse (thoracic) or mammillary (lumbar) processes
CP - The thumb and knuckle of the adjusting hand bridging the spinous process - V trough
ST - behind or beside the dog that allows the adjusting arm to be in the line of correction
STAB - arm under the rib cage or abdomen of the dog
LOC - PA
Lower Thoracic or Lumbar Posterior Right or Left
SCP: Transverse (thoracic) or mammillary (lumbar) process on the side opposite the laterality
CP: guarded thumb
ST: behind or beside the dog in a position that allows the forearm to be in the LOC
STAB: Arm under the rib cage or abdomen of the dog
LOC: PA
Anterior Rib
SCP: rib at the sternocostal border
CP: tips of the fingers
ST: beside or behind the dog
STAB: contact dorsal to the rib cage with chest or other hand
LOC: AP slight ML
Dog with short stride, won’t wanna do weave poles, won’t want to jump
agility and working dogs
anterior rib
Posterior Cranial Rib
SCP: dorsal aspect of the rib just off of midline
CP: guarded thumb and forefinger of superior hand, point thumb the way that the rib needs to move
ST: opposite side of laterality, facing the rear of the dog
STAB: contact the ventral chest
LOC: PA with slight SI roll
Posterior Caudal Rib
SCP: dorsal aspect of the rib just off midline
CP: guarded thumb and forefinger of inferior hand, point thumb the way that the rib needs to move
ST: opposite side of laterality, facing the front of the dog
STAB: contact the ventral chest
LOC: PA with slight IS roll
Sternal Technique
SCP: sternum. may be the whole sternum or one of the 8 individual sternabrae
CP: fingers grab sternum
ST: behind or on the opposite side as laterality
STAB: contact the dorsal rib cage
LOC: LM pull
Manubrium technique
SCP: manubrium
CP: fingers
ST: behind or beside the dog on the side of the laterality. have an assistant hold dogs head
STAB: contact the point of the shoulder opposite the laterality
LOC: LM
Costochondral Technique
SCP: costochondral junction
CP: guarded thumb and forefinger
ST: behind or beside the dog on the side of the laterality
STAB: contact the opposite side of the rib cage
LOC: LM
be easy with this it calcifies with age
Costochondral technique
