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Stretches For Your Dog
By Shannon Schroeder B.Sc.P.T Registered Physiotherapist
Prior to stretching exercises walk your dog for 5 minutes to warm
up the muscles. Hold each stretch for about 10 seconds.
Fore Limb (dog lying on his/her side)
Hold below elbow and gently draw the arm straight forwards. Gently
draw the arm straight backwards, support shoulder and elbow and
draw arm towards the ceiling.
Hind Limb (dog lying on his/her side)
Hold at stifle (knee) and hock and then gently stretch the
leg straight backwards. Perform the same stretch, but keep the
stifle bent at a 90-degree angle. Hold with one hand on the front
of the thigh and the other hand at the hock; stretch the hind leg
straight forwards. Hold the stifle (knee) and hock and lift the
leg up towards the ceiling.
Back (dog standing)
Cookie stretch- stand dog, support hind end with one arm under
the body. Have dog reach around to eat treat at their hip.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Shannon at
the Tree of Life Veterinary Clinic 338-2316.
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