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.
Extension: Cup the back of the elbow, and back of the forelimb above the wrist. Gently draw the limb forwards to extend the elbow.
Flexion: Cup the back of the elbow and back of forelimb above the wrist. Reduce the distance between forelimb and lower limb by drawing the wrist up to flex the elbow.