Orthopedic exam and diagnostics to specifically identify contributors to pain and weakness that can be eliminated

I will teach you to see pain and weakness that you can measure again for progress evaluation yourself or with your regular vet!

Especially helpful for fearful or aggressive dogs, some of these dogs can be evaluated by telemedicine with this technique.

Pain medications and supplements strategy for recovery and goal to reduce medications long-term

To specifically guide hands on treatments and rehab exercises

• Ultrasound of shoulder tendons, groin muscles (the iliopsoas), stifle (the knee for a CCL injury), Achilles tendon

• Radiographs - dynamic for thorough identification of joint laxity and spine OA

• Joint taps - sometimes joint disease has an autoimmune component

• GI and allergy testing - these chronic inflammatory diseases contribute to global pain and can be added if needed

Shockwave therapy - to relieve spasm and restore flexibility to muscles and tendons and to stimulate healing in these tissues + arthritic joints and to relieve pain in the spine and in arthritic joints

Joint/tendon injection - there are a host of choices depending on the stage of arthritis or damage to a joint or tendon.

• Examples include biologic inflammatory modulators like Platelet rich plasma and stem cell therapy, and joint lubricants and joint cushioning products that can protect and restore intra-articular health for 1-2 years in the average patient

Maintenance and rescue medication and supplements plan

Plans for rehabilitation exercise to restore symmetry, flexibility and function for an active life - this is essential to full recovery.