Guest guest Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 HiI am working with a GSD who had his Biceps Tendon surgically released. I would like some help from those with experience with these patients.1. What should my expectation of returning to normal gait with trotting be?2. In what time frame have you seen these guys reach their maximum gains? Thanks for your helpAmy Flannery MS PT CCRP Amy Flannery MS, PT, CCRPCertified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner Animal Rehabilitation and Fitness 316 3rd AveAlpha, NJ 08865 phone fax e-mail aarf@...web animalrehabilitationandfitness.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2011 Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 Amy, We are working with one (10 yr old lab) whose owner kept him strictly confined (on surgeons instructions) for 8 weeks; we saw him first at 12 wks post op and he was very lame. We did not see the lameness disipate until 16 wks post op. Now at about 20 weeks he has little to no gait deficits at the walk. We don't trot him yet but we do swim him. I thought this surgery was no longer recommended but I see that it is done. Pam Mueller PhD DVM ccrt pending Animal Therapy Center Bethlehem PA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2011 Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 Logan a GSD came in 6 weeks post surgery and was also very lame. It’s been 8 weeks and he has normal gait with walking and running but he has decreased shoulder extension when trotting on land that puts a hitch in his gait. On the UWTM at 2.2 mph he has a strong symmetrical gait. He also performs a land ex, balance, stabilization, and PNF routines. PROM is equal to the other side but his end feel is harder. Scapular thoracic motion and cervical motion is symmetrical and mobile. I was assuming that we would have to compensate for the loss of flexion strength but I didn’t want to make that assumption that I could get him there without some help as I don’t know if my expectations of normal gait on trotting is realistic. Any comments?Amy Flannery MS PT CCRP Amy Flannery MS, PT, CCRPCertified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner Animal Rehabilitation and Fitness 316 3rd AveAlpha, NJ 08865 phone fax e-mail aarf@...web animalrehabilitationandfitness.com From: VetRehab [mailto:VetRehab ] On Behalf Of Pamela MuellerSent: Wednesday, July 13, 2011 11:20 PMTo: VetRehab Subject: Re: BicepsTendon Release Amy,We are working with one (10 yr old lab) whose owner kept him strictly confined (on surgeons instructions) for 8 weeks; we saw him first at 12 wks post op and he was very lame. We did not see the lameness disipate until 16 wks post op. Now at about 20 weeks he has little to no gait deficits at the walk. We don't trot him yet but we do swim him. I thought this surgery was no longer recommended but I see that it is done. Pam Mueller PhD DVM ccrt pendingAnimal Therapy Center Bethlehem PANo virus found in this message.Checked by AVG - www.avg.comVersion: 10.0.1388 / Virus Database: 1516/3763 - Release Date: 07/13/11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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