PHYSIOTHERAPY TREATMENT: PASSIVE JOINT RANGE OF MOTION
As dogs age, or when they are recovering from an injury, or if they are highly active such as in agility, they may have reduced range of motion in their joints. This reduced mobility causes decreased blood flow and flexibility of joints, which could become stiff and locked.
We use passive range of motion exercises on the dog to help keep joint areas flexible.
Passive range of motion requires no effort from the dog as you manually move their joints through their full range of motion. This will warm the joint fluid and improve blood flow to help joints and muscles feel more comfortable.