Best Exercises For Dogs With Elbow Issues
Do you know a dog with elbow arthritis or dysplasia? Even if you don’t see a limp, if a dog doesn’t have full range of motion in their elbow, they have something brewing.
In our last Learn & Go, we discussed lasering for dogs with elbow pain. But that’s not enough. We need to strengthen the muscles, tendons, and ligaments that surround and support the elbow joints. Dr. Laurie brings you the best exercises to do just that. And even better, Dr. Laurie’s techniques have less weight and compression on the joint than if the dog was just standing square.
Check out the video here:
Dr. Laurie demonstrates two types of exercises: one for beginners and one for those ready for a bit more challenge. Both can be done using a peanut ball. If your dog is too small for a peanut ball, maybe you have a dachshund, corgi, or other short legged dog, a pool noodle can take the place of the peanut ball.
Dr. Laurie offers 4 important tips:
How to know the correct size of ball for your dog
Where the dogs feet need to be placed to do these exercises correctly
Where the treat needs to be held
Tips on your posture to keep you safe
Join us to learn these important exercises and stay tuned for more valuable Learn & Go tips from Dr. Laurie and the OPV Team!