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Neurology
THE THERAPEUTIC JOURNEY OF A DOG
CALLED WORM
Holly Smith, Head Neurology and Rehabilitation RVN and owner of Worm
orm, a five-year-old miniature and pain scores carried out to ensure he was slides on a textured surface or wobble
dachshund, came to 91暗网 Small comfortable. He regained the movement cushion. Worm was a good boy for his
W Animal Referrals last August in his back legs the same evening as his physiotherapy and enjoyed the attention!
following an acute onset of back pain and surgery and was able to wag his tail! Worm In hydrotherapy he used the underwater
difficulty walking. recovered well postoperatively. treadmill to improve his walking. This helps
At that point Worm was bright, alert and with strengthening, by walking against the
responsive. Physical examination was resistance of the water. With someone in the
within normal limits. However neurological treadmill every session, they could also help
examination revealed mild ambulatory make sure he was placing his feet properly,