Rehab 2 Flashcards
Range of motion
-Abnormal range of motion can result in abnormal locomotion
-joint range of motion can be measured with a goniometer
3 types of range of motion exercises
- Passive range of motion
- active assisted range of motion
- Active range of motion
Passive range of motion
Therapist puts the joint through its pain free ROM
-does not prevent muscle atrophy or help build strength or muscle mass
Active assisted range of motion
-Usually done by pinching the toes to elicit withdrawal reflex
-helps to prevent muscle atrophy
eg. animal that had back surgery and did recover; also used for animals that did not recover movement/stayed in carts
Active range of motion
Patient is moving their own joint through range of motion unassisted
-helps prevent muscle atrophy and builds muscle mass
Stretching
Tissues are taken just beyond normal range of motion
-typically held for 15-30 sec and repeated up to 20x during a session
**stretching too fast or with excessive force can damage tissues
Goals of massage
-reduce muscle spasms
-reduce swelling
-pain relief
-relaxation
-release trigger points
Hip flexors
O=ilium
I= distal femur
Flexes the hip
Gluteals
O=ilium
I= greater trochanter of femur
extends and abducts the hip
Hamstrings
O= ischium
I=caudal tibia
Flexes the stifle
Quadriceps
O=proximal femur
I=form patellar tendon
Extends the stifle
Exercise to flex stifle
Walking up stairs
Exercise that will improve quad strength and muscle mass/stifle extension
Sitting to standing
Forelimb strengthening exercises
- Down to sits
- Wheelbarrowing
Proprioception exercises
- Assisted standing/weight shifting
- Cavelettis (step over poles)
