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WHAT IS CLINICAL CANINE MASSAGE?
Clinical Canine Massage Therapy is used to rehabilitate soft tissue injuries commonly seen in a wide range of orthopaedic and neurological conditions. It is an excellent modality to use for the management of chronic pain, such as that experience by dogs diagnosed with osteoarthritis. It can help with injury prevention and enhancing the performance of sporting and working dogs.
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The art of palpation is used to identify soft tissue injuries such as strains, trigger points, myofascial pain, hypertonicity and areas of overcompensation.
If your dog has experienced any of the following, he or she may benefit from Clinical Canine Massage Therapy:
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Changes to your dog's activities of daily living - ADLs - such as jumping into and out of the car, reluctance to go for a walk, difficulty in going up and down stairs
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Signs of aging / slowing down / stiff when getting up
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Lameness / Limping
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Gait and / or postural changes
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Osteoarthritis, hip / elbow dysplasia, luxating patella, cruciate disease, disc disease, degenerative neuropathies
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Post operative recovery from surgery
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Anxiety
There are many proven benefits for dogs receiving Clinical Canine Massage Therapy which include:
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Improvement to a dog's mobility including reduced stiffness and improved range of motion of the joints
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Improvement to their gait and posture
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Reduced inflammation due to improved lymphatic drainage
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Reduced levels of pain
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Reduced anxiety levels and tension, improves quality of life
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Helps to develop and maintain normal muscle tone
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Improvement in Activities of Daily Living (ADL's)
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If you have any questions about Clinical Canine Massage therapy, I'd be happy to discuss these with you, just send me a message via the contact page!
