Week 2 - Improving ROM

Our goals for week 2 included improving ROM and encouraging better use of the affected front limb

So our modalities this week have been:

• LASER
• PROM
• Treadmill walking
• Active forelimb targeting

LASER initiates photochemical reactions at a cellular level . It  has a stimulating effect on cells and tissue Leading to an increase of:

• Antibodies
• Specific enzymes
• ATP formation
• Lymph drainage

Which collectively optimise the healing process.

PROM involves moving the limb in a controlled and pain free manner. At this stage we were able to go to mid range of Jaidi's natural range on movements further mobilizing the soft tissue.

We have been slowly increasing the treadmill speed to encourage controlled and even limb use. We finished week 1 at 0.9 kph for 2 mins, then 0.5 mins rest with a further 0.9 kph for 3 mins. Each day I added 0.1 kph to the speed by the end of week 2 we were up to 1.5  kph.


Finally we introduced pods placing them to his right side and encouraging Jaidi to find the pod with his right forelimb, therefore stimulating his proprioception and building foundation for the next strengthening stage.