So looking back at my objectives:
I am continuing with PEMF on alternative days with heat, massage, stretching on the others.
Additionally we are doing standing 'on the 2 same side legs' exercises to directly strengthen the groin muscles.
This proves to be quite a challenge when picking up the RH limbs. Our target is 5 x 30 second reps, but for now we are doing 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 seconds.
2) Increase muscle tone on RH rear limb
I use a combination of exercises to both cross train and keep things fresh
- Isolation rear limb use. Rotation - raising front end on a gym step doing 360 pivots for 10 steps in one direction and then 10 in opposite direction.
- Swimming, using our local stream I can work with Jaidi facing water flow so all 4 limbs are having to work against the water pressure.
- Slow walking with a 250g wrist weight above the LH hock
- Lots of daily road walking. Road walking is still a primary muscle building discipline for greyhounds.
- 1 x 10k run week to keep up CV and keep working the faster twitch fibres.
3) Reduce muscle tone on LH rear limb
Naturally as the weight is distributed more evenly and R rear limb becomes stronger, muscle tone on the L will decrease (i.e. less compensation). I am complimenting this with light massage to the L a couple of times a week to reduce any muscle tension.
[1] A Survey of Injuries Occurring in Dogs Participating in Agility, By I. Martin Levy, M.D., Charles B. Hall, Ph.D.,Natasha Trentacosta, and Monica Percival
[2] http://www.dogworld.co.uk/product.php/2179/Features/31-Robertson
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