Dusky, Newfoundland with hip arthrosis and back pain

Species: Dog
Breed: Newfoundland
Gender: Female
Age: 12 YO

Clinical case: Unable to walk for back pain and hip arthrosis.

Therapy: Dusky had hydrotherapy and MLS® Laser Therapy.

She had MLS® for 4 weeks:

  • 3 sessions on the first week
  • 2 sessions on the second and the third week
  • 1 session on the fourth week

The ninth session was made after 15 days.

The programs used were:

  • “arthrosis” point to point on hip joint
  • “back pain” point to point on lumbar and sacral spine tract

After the therapy Dusky has one session every 3 weeks for maintenance.

Courtesy of Dr. Roberta Burdisso, Physiotherapy Service Director at CHV, Fregis, Paris