Physiotherapeutic treatment in domestic dogs with lameness of the hind limbs

Authors

  • Marelsy Pilco P. Clínica Veterinaria, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima
  • Elizabeth Hinostroza M. Clínica Veterinaria, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima
  • Enrique Serrano-Martínez Clínica Veterinaria, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15381/rivep.v28i4.13868

Keywords:

physical therapy, electrotherapy, ultrasound, canine

Abstract

The objective of the study was to evaluate the effect of a physiotherapy treatment (massage, thermotherapy, electrotherapy and ultrasound) in the recovery of canine patients with hind limb injuries. The dogs (n=15) were of both sexes, with ages ranging from 5 months to 12 years, who attended the veterinary consultation with claudication of the hind limbs due to hip dysplasia, spondylarthrosis and traumatic neuropathies. The animals were treated for up to a maximum of 12 sessions, where the first six sessions were twice a week and the other six were once a week. Twelve of the 15 patients recovered favorably and three elderly patients did not respond to the treatment. The application of physiotherapy had an 80% effectiveness in canines with hind limbs problems.

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Published

2017-12-19

Issue

Vol. 28 No. 4 (2017)

Section

Artículos Primarios

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Copyright (c) 2017 Marelsy Pilco P., Elizabeth Hinostroza M., Enrique Serrano-Martínez

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How to Cite

Pilco P., M., Hinostroza M., E., & Serrano-Martínez, E. (2017). Physiotherapeutic treatment in domestic dogs with lameness of the hind limbs. Revista De Investigaciones Veterinarias Del Perú, 28(4), 784-793. https://doi.org/10.15381/rivep.v28i4.13868