Vertigo and weakness

[Guest guest]

Hello,

Today I saw a dog with BPPV and weakness in the hind limbs. The owners

are interested in getting the BPPV treated but I cannot provide that

being a tech so I was wondering if anyone knew of someone around

Cincinnati who may be able to perform the technique.

Also, the dog who is 14, has been going to the UWTM for about a month

and he is getting stronger. He is also getting acupuncture which has

helped a lot.

Does anyone have any suggestions about exercises that would be good

for him? I have them doing massage to the neck, weight shifting,

cavaletti rails, limbo, slow walk, figure 8s and inclines as tolerated.

Thanks!

[Guest guest]

BPPV?

Hello,Today I saw a dog with BPPV and weakness in the hind limbs. The ownersare interested in getting the BPPV treated but I cannot provide that

being a tech so I was wondering if anyone knew of someone aroundCincinnati who may be able to perform the technique.Also, the dog who is 14, has been going to the UWTM for about a monthand he is getting stronger. He is also getting acupuncture which has

helped a lot.Does anyone have any suggestions about exercises that would be goodfor him? I have them doing massage to the neck, weight shifting,cavaletti rails, limbo, slow walk, figure 8s and inclines as tolerated.

Thanks!------------------------------------

[Guest guest]

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigoSent via BlackBerry by AT&TDate: Mon, 8 Sep 2008 22:21:36 -0700To: <VetRehab >Subject: Re: Vertigo and weakness BPPV?On Mon, Sep 8, 2008 at 7:00 PM, Combs <oliviachichi> wrote:Hello,Today I saw a dog with BPPV and weakness in the hind limbs. The ownersare interested in getting the BPPV treated but I cannot provide that being a tech so I was wondering if anyone knew of someone aroundCincinnati who may be able to perform the technique.Also, the dog who is 14, has been going to the UWTM for about a monthand he is getting stronger. He is also getting acupuncture which has helped a lot.Does anyone have any suggestions about exercises that would be goodfor him? I have them doing massage to the neck, weight shifting,cavaletti rails, limbo, slow walk, figure 8s and inclines as tolerated. Thanks!------------------------------------

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Hey ,

I may throw in some bridging exercises (snoopies/ diagonal and ipsolateral), Physio-ball work, wobble/ rocker board or other off balance exercises. I have also used various sized plastic cups Velcroed to a board and put treats in them to maybe help with nose coordination. I think the main focus is to always challenge the patient just enough to throw them off balance yet still allowing them to be successful in righting themselves.

Robby

J Porter III, VT, LMT, CCRPAnimal Rehabilitation CenterMandeville, LA70448

Vertigo and weakness

Hello,Today I saw a dog with BPPV and weakness in the hind limbs. The ownersare interested in getting the BPPV treated but I cannot provide thatbeing a tech so I was wondering if anyone knew of someone aroundCincinnati who may be able to perform the technique. Also, the dog who is 14, has been going to the UWTM for about a monthand he is getting stronger. He is also getting acupuncture which hashelped a lot. Does anyone have any suggestions about exercises that would be goodfor him? I have them doing massage to the neck, weight shifting,cavaletti rails, limbo, slow walk, figure 8s and inclines as tolerated. Thanks!

[Guest guest]

Great suggestions, thank you.By the way this dog has not been diagnosed with BPPV. He was diagnosed with acute vestibular disease (I think, still unable to get in touch with one of the referring vets!).Take care, Combs RVT, CCRPCincinnati, OhioThe greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated.-Mohandas Gandhi