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8/31/17 1 Assessment & Manual Physical Therapy for the Sporting Dog Ria Acciani, MPT, CCRP Advanced Canine Rehabilitation DOGPT.COM Copyright © 2017 by Animal Rehabilitation SIG, Orthopaedic Section, APTA All rights reserved. The material used in this course or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the publisher. Assessment of Sports Injuries * Components of Evaluation: * History * Stance/Gait * Palpation * Muscle strength * ROM * Girth * Mobility * Flexibility * Neuro Screen * Special Tests © 2017 Animal Rehabilitation SIG, Orthopaedic Section, APTA. All Rights Reserved. Assessment Objectives * Focus will be on forlimb and hindlimb assessment * Special Tests * Flexibility * Palpation * Strength © 2017 Animal Rehabilitation SIG, Orthopaedic Section, APTA. All Rights Reserved.

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Assessment&ManualPhysicalTherapyfortheSportingDog

RiaAcciani,MPT,CCRPAdvancedCanineRehabilitation

DOGPT.COM

Copyright © 2017 by Animal Rehabilitation SIG, Orthopaedic Section, APTA All rights reserved. The material used in this course or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner

whatsoever without the express written permission of the publisher.

AssessmentofSportsInjuries*  ComponentsofEvaluation:* History* Stance/Gait* Palpation* Musclestrength* ROM

*  Girth*  Mobility*  Flexibility*  NeuroScreen*  SpecialTests

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AssessmentObjectives

*  Focuswillbeonforlimbandhindlimbassessment*  SpecialTests*  Flexibility*  Palpation*  Strength

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•  Tomakeassessmentofsofttissueinjuryoneneeds:

•  ExcellentPalpationskillsknowledgeofAnatomy

AssessmentofInjury

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History

*  Livingsituation,inside,outside,stairs,surfaces.*  Otheranimals/humans(puppy/child)*  playing/exercise*  Bedding/Crate*  Jumping(car,bed,ottoman)

* DailyRoutine* TypeofSport

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History

*  Typeofexercise,frequency,duration.*  Leash/free*  Playingwithotherdogs*  Collar/harness*  Toysorchaseanimals

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Observation/Gait

*  Stance-WB,posture,Atrophy,wideornarrowbased,weight.Anydeviationfromnormshouldbenoted.*  Gait-fluidityofmovement,transitions(lyingtostand),symmetry,WB,walk,trot,circles.Onleadorofflead?*  Observefromdifferentangles.

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Palpation

*  Takecautionwhilepalpatingpainfuldogs*  Painresponsecanbetobite*  Watchfor:pupildilation,headturning

* Lickinglips* Panting* Whining/vocalization

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Palpation

*  Standingorlateralrecumbency*  Workproximaltodistalonthelimbsandheadtotailforthespine*  Useaflathandfirstwithlightpressurethenprogresstodigitalpalpationofspecificmuscles.

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Palpation* MakeNoteof:

* Muscledefinition* Atrophy* Softtissueswelling* Bonyanomalies* Temperatureandpainresponse* Comparesides

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Flexibility/MuscleLengthTest

*  Veryimportant!!*  Musclelengthcandeterminethedifferencebetweenmuscleandligamentinjury*  Determinemuscleimbalance

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Flexibility

*  Shouldbedoneinlateralrecumbency*  Canalsobedoneinstanding/sitting*  Dogshouldberelaxed

*  Movementintoendrangeshouldbeslow*  Observeanytwitching*  NEVERforcethelimb*  Stopatpointofdiscomfort*  Comparebothsides

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Flexibility

*  Totestflexibilityofamuscleyoumustputthemuscleinalengthenedposition*  Originandinsertionofmuscleshouldbelengthenedawayfromoneanother

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*  Checkmusclelengthofforelimb,hindlimb,&spine.*  Forlimb:

*  Shoulderflexion&extension*  ShoulderIR&ER*  ShoulderAbduction/Adduction*  Elbowextention/flexion*  CarpusExtension/flexion*  Carpussupination/pronation*  Toes

Flexibility

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Flexibility

*  Hindlimb:*  Hipextension/flexion/

abd/add*  HipIR/ER*  StifleFlexion/extension*  Hockflexion/extension

* Toes

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Flexibility:

SpineCS/TS/LSLateralflexionExtensionFlexionRotation

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Muscle strain: •  Tender to palpation (deep cross-fiber) •  Combined with specific irritability upon

stretch to that same tender muscle. Ligament injuries are assessed using direct palpation and ligamentous stress/provocation tests.

Assessmentofstrainedmuscle&ligamentinjuries

Donethroughmusclelengthandspecialtests

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*  Valgus/VarusStressTest:*  Testsintegrityofmed/latcollateralligaments*  LateralRecumbency*  Applymedialandlateralstresswithstifleinneutralandvariousdegreesofflexion/extensionextension

SpecialTests/ProvocationStifle

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*  AnteriorDrawTest:*  TestsintegrityofCCL*  Flexstifle120o*  Graspdistalfemurwiththumblockedbehindlateralfemoralcondyle*  Otherhandgraspsproximaltibiathumbbehindlateraltibialcondyleandindexfingeratjointlinetopalpatejointmovement.

*  Applycranialpressureontibiauponthefemur,thisexertsacranialtranslationofthetibiatostresstheCCL.

StifleSpecialTest

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ANTERIORDRAWCranialtranslationofthetibiauponthefemur.

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PatellarTesting*  Usedformobilitytestingandstabilityofpatella(luxatingpatella)*  Grasppatellabetweenindexandthumb

*  Mobilitytestpatellamedial,lateral,dorsalandventral*  COMPAREbothsidestodeterminetranslation/luxation*  Testinvariousdegreesofflexion/extension

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*  Determinesstabilityofthehock*  Testerplacesindexfingerandthumbonhock<dogisinstanding(limbmustbeWB)*  Pressureisplacedinacranialdirection*  Hockshould“bounce”backifstabilityisgood*  Hockwillstayforwardandtarsuswill“slip”forwardifunstable

“Slipped”Hock

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MeasuringAbductionAngle

*  Lateralrecumbencyorsitting*  Goniometer:onearmparalleltospineofthescapandtheotheralongthehumerus*  Elbow/shoulderinextension*  Stabilizescapula*  Thenabducttotissuelimit

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PalpationofIliopsoas*  Palpation:oftheIliopsoasm.canbeverytender(lessertrochantermedialthigh),otherareasoftenderness:paraspinals,quadratuslumborum,sartorious,quads,piriformis,gracilis.*  POSITIVEsignistendernessatinsertionoflessertrochanter

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IliopsoasSpecialTest*  DeterminesstrainofIliopsoas*  Extend,IRhiptoendrangeortopointofdiscomfort,thenextendspine* POSITIVEsignispullingforward,painresponse,&decreasedm.length

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LABQuickdemoofeval/assessment

PerformspecialtestsIftimethenreviewmusclelength

SubjectivecomplaintsforMSI

*  Historyisvariable*  Maybesubtletoseverecomplaints*  “Hemissedhisweavepole

entry”*  “Hejustwillnotturntothe

right”*  “Sheisdeadlame”*  Chronicconditionsc/o*  “Ihaverestedhimfor8wks

andhestillcomesuplameafterworking”

*  “Werestedhimfor6wksandhewasonNSAIDS,whyisn’thebetter?”© 2017 Animal Rehabilitation SIG, Orthopaedic

Section, APTA. All Rights Reserved.

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Objectivefindings

*  Gait:mildshortenedstridelengthatbothwalkandtrotorsignificantlameness.*  Girthmeasurementdeficits*  VisibleAtrophy*  DecreasedROM:shoulderextension*  IncreasedAbductionangle*  Withseverecasessubluxationcanbefeltduringabduction*  Flexibility:biceps,supraspinatusandsubscapulariscanbeinvolved,decreasedflexibilitycanbenoted.

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Objectivefindings:cont.

*  Abductionangle*  3categories:*  Mild-35-45degrees(conservativemanagement)*  Moderate-45-60degrees(arthroscopicsx)*  Severe>65degrees(sx)

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MeasuringAbductionAngle

*  Lateralrecumbencyorsitting*  Goniometer:onearmparalleltospineofthescapandtheotheralongthehumerus*  Elbow/shoulderinextension*  Thenabducttotissuelimit

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Objective:cont.

* Palpation:*  tendernessisusuallynotedalongthesubscapularis

tendonandmuscle,somethickeningofthetendon*  Teresmajortendernessuponpalpation*  Bicepsandtricepsdiscomfort/triggerpoints*  CS,TSandLS

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OBJ.cont.*  Mobility*  Decreasedposterior(caudal)glideofGHjt.*  IncreasedmedialglideoftheGHjt.*  LowerCS&upperTSdecreasedmobility*  Decreasedscapularmobility

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IlopsoasStrain

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SubjectivecomplaintsforIliopsoasStrain

*  “Mydogisknockingbarsandheneverdoesthat”*  “Hemissedhisweavepoleentryandsometimespopsout”*  “Hera-frameisslowandshemissedhercontact”*  “SheisnotshowingmuchbutIknowthereissomethingwrong”

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Objectivefindings

* Gait:Shortenedstridelength,stancephase,effectedlimb.Hiphikingorhopduringleadchangesorgaittransitions(walktotrot).* ROM:Decreasedhipextension*  Flexibility:Decreasedfelxibilitycanbenotedintheiliopsoas(hipextension,abduction,IR,&lumbarext.),quads,sartorious,piriformis,hamstrings,adductors(gracilis),andgastroc.

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Objectivecont.

*  GirthMeasurements:Canvarydependingonacuteorchroniccondition.Atrophycanbeseenalongglutregion.*  Palpation:oftheIliopsoasm.canbeverytender(lessertrochanterinsidethigh),tenderparaspinals,quadratuslumborum,sartorious,quads,piriformis,gracilis.Oppositefrontteresmj,lats,traps,infraspinatusandsupraspinatus.

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Objectivecont.

*  Flexibility&Mobility:Decreasedmobilityisusuallynotedinthepelvis,hipcapsule(cranially/medially),patella(ventrally),LS,TS.*  FlexibilityisdecreasedintoextensionandIRofhip.Sartoriousandgracilismayhavesomedecreasedflexibilityaswell.

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GoalSettingandRehabPlanning

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Acute Stage: (week 1-3) •  Decrease pain and inflammation Increase Joint

ROM •  Increase tissue healing •  Preserve muscle mass •  Prevent compensatory dysfunction

GoalSetting&RehabPlanforEachStageofHealing

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GS&RPcont.Owner education- reduce risk of injury, stress lifestyle changes and precautions. On lead walks for 5 min and up to 10 min by end of 3rd week. Inflammation management- modalities (US, Laser, PEMF pulsed electromagnetic field, Cryotherapy, NMES. ROM exercises- PROM (increase circulation/proprioception & ROM) AROM (easy WB/weight shifting activities, verbal commands) Proprioception- Grade 1 mobilizations/Jt. compression, massage, weight shifting activities, NMES with functional movement. Compensatory Dysfunction- address all restrictions found when evaluating whole animal. Especially, spinal/pelvic dysfunction. Mobility, flexibility, ROM, soft tissue dysfunction.

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GS&RPcont.

Sub-Acute(4-6weeks)Strengthening-

•  Buildmuscularstrength/supportofaffectedjoint

•  Utilizeclosedandopen-chainexercises,beginslowlyandprogressastolerated.Nosignsoflameness,decreasedpainuponpalpation,swelling,painwithstretchingormobilizations.

•  Weightbearing&stabilizationexercisesbegin

•  Muscularenduranceisalsoincreasedie,increasewalkingtimesto20min.UseofUWTMorPoolcanbeutilizedatthispointifindicated.

•  SofttissuestretchingandROMProprioception-

•  Increasedifficulty.balanceboards,un-evensurfaces,walkingoverobstacles(ladder,grass,cones)Manualperturbationsisprogressed.

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GS&RPcont.Mid-Stage(7-9weeks)Strengthening&Proprioception-Increaseduration,time,distanceandspeed.Terrainchangeswithwalks.Hills,Stairs,trottingcouldbeutilizedatthistime.Compensatorymanagement-shouldbedecreasingatthistime.Mobilizationsandsofttissuetreatmentstillnecessarybutonlyasneeded.Corestabilization-Ball,disc,pad,balanceboard,narrowplanks.Progressslowly,startatbeginnerslevel.

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GS&RPcont.* End-Stage(10weeksplus)

* StrengtheningandProprioception-Ifprogresshasbeennormalthenyoumayprogresstoadvancedstrengtheningtechniques.Endurance/cardiovasculartrainingincreases30+min,walking/trotting,UWTM,swimming.Initiateoffleadhikesafter12weeks.Jumping14weeks.

* OwnerEducation-nofrisbee,ballplaying,properwarm-upandcool-down.Maintainnon-slipsurfacesinhomeifnecessary.

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GS&RPcont.Return to Sports (14 weeks+) Advanced training and rehab is essential. Endurance Plyometrics/Jumping agility training (tunnels, A-frames, dog walks, tires, tables, broad jumps) sport-specific training sprints lateral training (pivot, figure of 8, turning/cutting) advanced trunk stabilization strength training

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RehabProtocolPost-opMSIAcute Stage: (week 1-3) Conservative management is critical to maintain integrity of tightened structures Contraindications: No sh. ROM! No laser over jt. capsule Modalities: Laser (except over shoulder Jt.) Cryotherapy

2-3x’s/day for the first 3 days then done as needed and post-rx. NMES. Exercise choices should be geared towards stabilization of the shoulder complex All exercises are done in Hobbles except ROM Treatment: PROM, Jt. compressions, Jt. mobilizations (avoid shoulder), and manual treatment to reduce compensatory effects of sx and Hobble use. HEP: Lateral raises, PROM, 3x’s/day and CS stretches. Torso stabilization and slow leash walks. Owner Education!

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MSIProtocolCont.. Sub-Acute Stage: (4-6 weeks) Continue to protect healing structures Contraindications: Avoid ER, ABD, & EXT of the shoulder. No laser, No UWTM. All exercises done in hobbles Increase leash walks by 3-5min every 3-5days work up to 30min, stabilization exercises of shoulder and torso. Treatment: Manual Rx., Stretching, Jt. mobilizations, begin GENTLE Flexion PROM of involved shoulder. Jt. Compressions if needed, jt. mobilizations, PNF. Modalities: Laser, not over surgical site. NMES, Ice, US. HEP: PROM 2-3x’s/day, All 4’s rocking, 3 leg stand, sit-stand, lying to stand.

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MSIProtocolCont.Sub-Acute Stage: (4-6 weeks) Continue to protect healing structures Contraindications: Avoid ER, ABD, & EXT of the shoulder. No laser, No UWTM. All exercises done in hobbles Increase leash walks by 3-5min every 3-5days work up to 30min, stabilization exercises of shoulder and torso. Treatment: Manual Rx., Stretching, Jt. mobilizations, begin GENTLE Flexion PROM of involved shoulder. Jt. Compressions if needed, jt. mobilizations, PNF. Modalities: Laser, not over surgical site. NMES, Ice, US. HEP: PROM 2-3x’s/day, All 4’s rocking, 3 leg stand, sit-stand, lying to stand.

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MSIProtocolCont.End-stage (10-12 weeks) Increase all exercises as tolerated by patient. Endurance, proprioception, strength (eccentric and concentric), endurance and speed should be addressed. Full ROM of Shoulder, no palpable tenderness of surrounding soft tissue, prepare for return to normal activities. UWTM & swimming can be introduced. Hobbles still in use during daily activities, begin exercises without hobbles. Modalities: Laser unlimited, NMES, US. Treatment: continues as necessary

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MSIProtocolCont* Return-to-Sports(14-16weeks)

* Thisstagecanbeginifnormalhealingtimeswereconsistentandprogresswithineachstagewaswithoutcomplication

* Limbcircumference/musclemassshouldbeequalorwithin1/2cmofeachlimb.ConfirmationoffullhealingfromSurgeon,minimaltonosofttissuedysfunctions,fullflexibility,normalgait.

* Thisstageisessentialtosafelyreturntosportduetothemanystressesplacedontheshouldercomplexwithspecificsports.Eachprogramshouldbespecializedtotheparticularsportbeingreturnedto.

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ElbowTreatmentPlan*  PhaseIImmediateMotionstage(week1-3)Goals:ImproveROMDecreasepainandinflammationRestoreWBandretardmuscleatrophyContraindications:nostairs,unevensurfaces,orslipperysurfaces

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ElbowPhaseI*  Exercises:*  1.ManualTherapy-PROM,stretching,jt.mobilizations(grade1-2),softtissuemobilization/massage*  2.Therapeuticexercise-leashwalking,rhythmicstabilizationandWBexercises*  3.Modalities-cryotherapy,lasertherapy,US,TENS-electricalstimulation,andwhirlpool

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ElbowPhaseII*  PhaseIIIntermediatestage(week4-6)InitiateoncefullROM,minimalpain/tenderness,andimprovedlamenesshavebeenobtainedGoals:NormalizemotionImprovemuscularstrengthandendurance

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ElbowPhaseII

*  Exercises-*  1.StretchingtojointsoftheentireforelimbandCS*  2.Longerleashwalks-includeup/downhills,steppingoverobjectsandunevensurfaces,circlesandfigure8’s,ladder,wheelbarrow,playbow.*  3.Hydrotherapy-UWTMorswimmingmaybeinitiatedifcriteriaismet.*  4.Proprioceptiveexercisesbeginforneuromusc.Controlandstabilization.PNF.

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ElbowPhaseIII

*  PhaseIIIAdvancedStrengtheningstage(wk7-11)Initiatewhenfullnon-painfulROM,nopainortenderness,andstrengthandmusclemassthatis70%ofthecontralateralforelimb.Goals:Increasestrength,power,andenduranceIncreaseneuromuscularcontrolPrepareforgradualreturntosport

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ElbowPhaseIII*  Exercises-*  1.Advancedstrengtheningemphasizinghighspeed,eccentriccontraction,therabandandplyometricexercises*  2.Leashwalksincludeincreasetime,distance,speedandterrain.Theadditionofsteeperhillsandstairworkaidinstrengthening.*  3.Advancedproprioceptionandstabilizationexercises.

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ElbowPhaseIV

*  PhaseIVReturntoActivityStage(week12+)Initiatewhenequalforelimbmusclesymmetry,nolamenessatwalkortrot,orcircles/tightturnsareperformed.Satisfactoryclinicalexam.Goals:Returnprogressivelytofulloff-leadactivityandcompetition.

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ElbowPhaseIV*  Exercises:*  1.Gradualoffleadactivities*  2.Longerwalking/trottingsessionstoincreaseendurance*  3.Advancementofdurationandputurbationsofstabilizationexercises*  4.Sprinting,jumping,andadvancedplyometrictraining.Sportsspecifictrainingbegins.

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HipTreatmentPlan

*  PhaseIweek1-3*  Goals:*  Decreasepainandinflammation*  Ifchronicthenbreakupscartissuetoinitiatehealing*  IncreaseROMifnecessary.

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HipPhaseI*  Treatment:*  ManualTherapy-PROM,gentlelightstretchingifappropriate(Strain/sprainshouldavoidstretchingforthefirst2weeks).Jt.Mobilizations(grd.1-2),softtissuemobilizationandmassage.*  Modalities-Laser,Heat,US,NMES,whirlpool.*  Exercise:Leashwalking,static/rhythmicstabilizationexercises,Extensionexercisesonthestairs,sit/standex.Hillslengthwiseattheendofweek2.

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HipPhaseII*  PhaseIIIntermediateStage(Week4-6)InitiateoncefullROMorpainhasdecreasedwithflexibilityandpalpation.Decreasedlamenessscoreduringwalk/trot.Goals:IncreaseflexibilityandmobilityNormalizemotionDecreasepain

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HipPhaseII*  Treatment:1.  ManualTherapy-Jt.Mobilizations(grade2-3),Manual

stretching,myofacialrelease,softtissuemobilization.Makesuretoaddressallcompensatoryissues,VERYIMPORTANT.

2.  Modalties:ContinueasneededfromPhaseI

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HipPhaseII*  Exercises:*  Longerleashwalks,acrosshills,up/downhills,largecircles,playbow,increasedifficultyofstabilizationexbutmaintainevensurfaces.*  Hydrotherapy:NOTforIliopsoasstrain!!AnyotherhipissuesmaybeginUWTMorswimmingifappropriate.

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HipPhaseIII*  PhaseIIIAdvancedStrengtheningStage(wk7-11)Initiatewhennopaintopalpation,fullflexibilityandnopainendrange.JointmobilityandalignmentisWNL.Musclemassis70%-80%ofcontralaterallimb.Goals:IncreaseStrengthandpower/enduranceIncreaseproprioceptionandtrunkstrengthPrepareforgradualreturntosport

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HipPhaseIII*  Treatment:*  Continueappropriatejt.Mobilizations,stretching,softtissuetechniques.*  Modalities:Utilizeasappropriate*  Exercises:*  Beginhigherlevelactivities,BOSU,Wobbleboard,eccentricactivities,Lateralmovementexercises(sidestepping,circlesondisc,steephills,lumbarstabilization,peanut/doughnutwork.

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HipPhaseIV*  PhaseIVReturntoSport/Activity(week12+)Initiatewhenequallimbcircumference,NOlamenessduringgait.Bodyalignmentissatisfactory,NopainendrangeROMorflexibility.Goals:Returntofullfunction.

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*  Exercises:*  Offleashactivities,gradualreturn*  Longerwalking/trotting*  Stabilizationexercises*  Speed,plyometrics*  Sportsspecifictraining

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*  TissuehealingfromTrauma/surgerycanresultinproprioceptivedeficitsthatcaneffectneuromuscularcontrol.

*  Thisstageofadvancedtrainingisimperativeforathletestosafelyreturntosport.

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ReturntoSport*  AgilitySpecific:*  Hills:Varyingsteepness,off-leadsprints,trot/walkintervaltraining.Hillsup/down,zig/zag.Weightedvestsandweights.*  Gait:Differentsurfaces(tallgrass,sand,dirt)*  Jumping:Differentdirections(pinwheel,serpentine,threadles,figure8’s,circles,straightlinebouncejumpsandjumpgrids)

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*  Eccentrics:12”tunnelwork,reversesquats,pushups,backwardwalkingandupstairs,hindlimbawarenessexercises,ladderwithweights*  Concentrics:Weights,theraband,pullingwithharness,swimming,treadmill,hiking,ladder*  Endurance:Walk,trot,run,intervaltraining,UWTM,increaseintensity,andduration.

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*  Balance/Proprioception:Physioball/Peanut/Doughnut/Discs/PodsBOSU,minitrampoline,narrowplankswithdiscunderplank.See-saw,&weavepoles.

*  Flexibility:Continuestretchingatleast2-3x’s/weektomaintainflexibility/mobility/optimumfunctionandperformance

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LabDemomanualtechniquesHands-onforparticipants

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