This motion mimics a “bicycling” movement and is slow and continuous. The exercise is meant to promote sensory awareness in the legs and maintain joint motion. The total range should not exceed the limb range of motion on land. Always cycle the leg towards the front. When you reach halfway through the “cycle”, apply pressure through the bottom of the foot You are mimicking the “stance” time on land with pressure from your hand. Release the pressure when the leg reached past the elbow joint. This exercise may be performed standing or lying down. It is easier to perform lying down for larger dogs or weaker/unstable dogs.
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