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Conservative Recovery for Canine Cruciate Ligament Injuries

Conservative Recovery for Canine Cruciate Ligament Injuries

A Step-by-Step Guide Cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) injuries are one of the most common orthopaedic problems seen in dogs. While many dogs undergo surgery, some cases can be managed conservatively, particularly in smaller dogs, partial tears, or when surgery is not possible. At Melbourne Animal Physiotherapy, we work closely with veterinarians to guide dogs through a structured rehabilitation plan that…

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Class IV K Laser Therapy now available at MAP

Class IV K Laser Therapy now available at MAP

We are very excited to announce that we offer class IV laser therapy at MAP, the highest quality laser in the industry.  K-LASER therapy does not treat conditions, it stimulates the body’s inherent healing mechanisms via a process called photobiomodulation. Through a combination of different wavelengths, power and frequency of laser light, K-LASER is able to achieve improved healing times,…

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Noisy Knees

Noisy Knees

Does your dog have noisy knees?  Or do you?  Do you notice some popping, snapping, catching, clicking, crunching, grinding, grating or clunking at the knee?  It may be an issue or may not,  Here we dive into the most common causes of knee noise. In order to differentiate between physiological and pathological causes of knee noise, the presence of swelling…

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Cranial cruciate injury in dogs

Cranial cruciate injury in dogs

Of all the conditions we see at Melbourne Animal Physiotherapy, the most common orthopedic condition would be CCL rupture or cranial cruciate ligament rupture.  This is commonly understood as ACL, or Anterior cruciate ligament rupture, in humans, but due to the terminology of the dog, it is called CCL.  The most common presentation of CCL rupture is after a quick…

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