Patient that is knuckling

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I have had a couple of patients as of late that are knuckling in the rear legs

rarely to frequently depending on the patient. They have bilateral muscle

atrophy in the rear legs and usually arthritis of the hips and/or varying

degrees of spondylosis. I was considering the weakness in the legs part of the

knuckling problem, but am know realizing that the weakness may be a consequence

of decreased neurologic input causing the knuckling. Besides UWTM for

strengthening, do you suggest at home static weight bearing, proprioception and

stabilization exercises? If these dogs can walk would PNF pattern exercises do

them any good? Thanks for advice.