After Video
without using the orthotic to
challenge the calcaneal tendon and
provide more strength.
My role as a Certified Canine
Rehabilitation Technician was to
help facilitate treatment with the
rehabilitation
specialist
by
performing
laser
therapy,
therapeutic ultrasound, therapeutic
exercises, and hydrotherapy. I
encouraged Maya to perform
certain exercises that would help
improve her range of motion and
strengthen
her
pelvic
limb
musculature. As Maya progressed in
her recovery, I would encourage her
to perform exercises on different
surfaces and challenge her strength
with
increased
intervals
and
repetitions. I would also challenge
Maya in the underwater treadmill by
lowering the water level to provide
more resistance to her muscles, and
increase the treadmill speed to
improve endurance and increase the
intensity. Communication between
the specialist and I allowed us to
adjust Maya’s exercise plan where
needed. I had an integral role in
client communication, giving the
owners exercise assignments to