During the Summer of 2019, I carried out a research project for a deeper understanding of how therapeutic equipment & massage can influence conservative management of osteoarthritis in the elbow in dogs, both physically & psychologically.  

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Dogs Required

• Labrador or Golden Retriever Breeds 

• Weighing between 20-40kg

• Aged 2+ years old

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How to Get Involved?

This research project now has the number of case studies required.  Results will be published late Autumn 2019.  If you're interested, please contact me by email - woof@physiomy.dog or mobile - 07795 348 392.

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What's Involved?

• Session 1 - Meet & Measure​

  • Measure - Your dog's heart rate and range of motion

  • Questionnaire​

    • I will run through some questions to help get an overall picture of your dog & their lifestyle

    • I will also leave you a short questionnaire required to be completed during the research project time period

  • Therapy - No treatment will take place 

  • Time - please allow around half an hour

• Session 2 - Therapy Session (around 1 week after Session 1)

  • Measurements - taken before & after therapy treatment

  • Therapy Treatment - involving red light and/or massage

  • Time - please allow around an hour

• Session 3 - Follow Up (around 1 week after Session 2)

  • Measurements - taken again 

  • Therapy - Complimentary full body massage for your dog as a thank you for taking part

  • Time - please allow around an hour

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How Much Does it Cost?

Sessions 1 to 3 are completely free of charge

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How Long Will it Take?

• Session 1 - around half an hour, Session 2 & 3 - around an hour each

• Time Period Length - around 3 weeks 

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How Are Measurements Taken?

• Using a goniometer, I will measure how much your dog can flex and extend their elbow joint 

• I will also take your dog's heart rate

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Where will it Happen?

• You can bring your dog to my Clinic in Frome, otherwise I can come to your home.

• If I come to your home, please ensure there is a quiet area available, away from other animals, people and distractions.

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Conditions of Taking Part

• I will contact your vet to ensure I have their consent before I am able to treat your dog

• Owners are managing dogs condition conservatively

  • No operation on effected joint

• Your dog is either on no drugs or has been on NSAIDs for at least 2 months

  • Dog having Cartrophen vet injections would not be suitable

  • During research project time period, dog to not start or stop taking medication, supplements or changing diets.

• Treatment sessions to be done in the same environment - either at PhysioMyDog clinic or owner's home.

• Dog not to have been walked within an hour before treatment sessions.

• During research project time period

  • Dogs don't have any other form of therapy such as hydrotherapy, acupuncture, osteopathy. 

  • At least a week before session 1 or anytime after the time period is fine (& encouraged)

• Your vet has diagnosed osteoarthritis in your dog's elbows.