Elbow Dysplasia

• Pain reduction - cryotherapy if required, PEMFT
• Improve elbow range of motion - PROM and laser therapy 
• Muscle maintenance - gentle posturing exercise such as square stands and weight shifting 

• Controlled strengthening to address atrophy - increase elbow range of motion during exercises, eg. introduce down stands
• Functional exercise

Slow progression of osteoarthritis whilst maintaining quality of life.

Equipment required: LASER, PEMFT, cryotherapy, remedial exercise 

Myr, Finlay, Lincoln 

• Reduce swelling - cryotherapy
• Encourage early limb loading - square stands, weight shifting 
• Maintain joint mobility - passive range of motion exercise 

• Improve limb loading 
• Progressive strengthening to address atrophy 

• Functional strengthening - down stands if appropriate, unstable surface work
• Aim for return to normal activity by 12 weeks post op 

Long-term monitoring for osteoarthritis remains important. Maintaining joint ROM is crucial.

Every rehabilitation programme at Recharge Veterinary Physiotherapy is tailored to the individual patient. These rehabilitation phases are intended as a guide only and are adapted according to surgical recommendations, tissue healing, concurrent disease, patient temperament and owner goals. Close communication with the referring veterinary surgeon is maintained throughout rehabilitation to ensure the best possible outcome.