Effect of passive stretching on the range of motion of osteoarthritic joints in 10 labrador retrievers.
Ten labrador retrievers and their owners undertook a programme to determine the effect of passive stretching on the dogs' osteoarthritic joints, which had a restricted range of motion. The range of motion of the joints was measured before and after the 21-day study, during which the owners performed 10 passive stretches for a hold of 10 seconds twice daily. Goniometric measurements showed that the passive stretching had significantly increased the range of motion of the joints.
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Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, North Mymms, Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL9 7TA.
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D000818:Animals; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D008297:Male; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities / Q000662:veterinary*; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D016896:Treatment Outcome