Exercise has significant physical and psychological benefits for dogs. One of the most important is extension of healthspan, the length of time that a dog remains healthy and active. Rehabilitation professionals are frequently asked to design tailored conditioning programs for young dogs before...

Objective: To describe the clinical features, management, and outcome of dogs presenting with sports ball projectile ocular injuries. Animals Studied: Eighteen dogs. Procedures: A retrospective study reviewing cases of ocular injury due to a sports ball projectile that presented to the Cornell...

Interactions between dogs and humans, including participating in physical activities and dog-sport events, are beneficial for both parties. Self-Determination Theory was used as a framework to explore dog-sport competitors' motivation to participate in dog-sport events. Eighty-five competitors...

Working dogs and elite canine athletes are at risk for injuries or illness associated with performance and training. The basic approach to emergency stabilization is to address the most life-threatening problems first: airway, breathing, and circulation. Many of the problem that result in acute...

The musculoskeletal system consists of a diverse set of specialized tissues that define overall body shape and provide for coordinated movement. Structural integrity, health, and appropriate functional conditioning of the musculoskeletal system are essential for athletic performance. The response...

Acupuncture is defined as the insertion of thin, sterile needles into specific points, based on anatomical structures, which leads to a physiologic response. These physiologic responses are due to stimulation of the nervous system and lead to a release of endogenous substances such as β-endorphins, ...

The application of therapeutic exercise can benefit the postoperative patient, the geriatric OA patient, and the elite athlete looking for peak performance. Therapeutic exercise programs address proprioception, balance, muscle strengthening, endurance, and gait retraining. Patient evaluation is...