I have several dogs with various degrees of MSI with concurrent supraspinatus injury (and many with mild elbow issues). With these cases i typically find that RSW, LLL exercise RX the dogs do well (as well as figuring out what causes the source of the injury) and helping the elbow issue.
One particular case i have right now is a MI English bulldog, 11.5yrs. NO issues with cruciates, elbows (except the R forelimb in question with MSI which has very mild OA of the elbow joint0 which may the the source of the dog trying to compensate for the elbow issue?!)
My long winded question. I typically try not to use hobbles as i find them very restrictive and i have to deal with other issues (forward motion related) following hobbles.
It got me thinking, what if hobbles first of all were attached at the elbow instead of distal to the elbow, and B. what if we were to use a theraband so there is some resistance therefore actually working opposing muscles rather than restricting all movement forward and adbuction? would love to hear thoughts and ideas.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDC0f8kMY9s (video of how he walks)
Tania
hobbles
Re: hobbles
Hey Tania,
So I feel like the hobbles are attached below the elbows in order to be most restrictive.
Secondly, I agree that making a non-restrictive system would be advantageous... which is why I usually use a tensor (ace) bandage - See training video 5.
Laurie
So I feel like the hobbles are attached below the elbows in order to be most restrictive.
Secondly, I agree that making a non-restrictive system would be advantageous... which is why I usually use a tensor (ace) bandage - See training video 5.
Laurie
LAURIE EDGE-HUGHES
Re: hobbles
yes i agree regarding being below the elbow, i am testing out as we speak my theory of using thera tubing will post a video if i can..
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