Fido's Onboarding:
Getting to know you
No two cases are exactly the same, even if presented with the same diagnosis. There is no fixed rehabilitation playbook or standard protocols—hence, the key to a successful recovery plan is contingent on a comprehensive, thorough and effective assessment. Here's an in-depth guide to our 60-minute initial consultation.
Step 1
History taking
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Review existing medical condition(s), clinical reports, radiographs (if any)
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Assess patient mentation and behavior
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Ascertain motivation drive and other considerations
Step 2
Gait assessment
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Evaluate for physical impairments or lameness in walk/trot (where capable) aided with slow-mo video capture
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Check for postural alterations and breed-related conformation
Step 3
Orthopedic assessment
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Establish joint range of motion and/or restrictions
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Identify soft tissue tension and trigger points
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Examine muscle condition, including coverage, bulk, and tone
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Palpate for joint changes, restrictions, pain, and dysfunctions
step 4
Neurological assessment
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Determine presence of any postural deficits
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Test for spinal/proprioceptive reflexes
step 5
Morphometrics
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Perform objective limb girth measurements
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Take weight and confirm body condition scoring
step 6
Debrief
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Discuss key problem area(s) and key findings
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Align treatment outcomes, goals, approach, and frequency
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Propose lifestyle/environmental modifications (where applicable)
- Fitness & ConditioningPhysiotherapy
In short, physiotherapy gets pets back to health, while fitness & conditioning keeps them at their best.