Passive range of motion – The aim is for the joint to pass through flexion and extension. This is a good exercise to improve your dog’s joint health, mobilising your dog’s joint through its natural range of motion improves joint nutrition, local blood supply increases, reduces swelling and lymphatic fluid and prevents stiffening of the joint. N.B. you can perform this exercise standing up, however much easier for you and your dog if they are laying down.
Flexion: cup the front of the paw, and gradually draw the digits back.
Flexion: cup the underneath of the paw, and gradually extend the digits.