Case Studies & Clinical Outcomes

Signalment

Owner Name: Andrea & Ian Breading

Dog Name: Max

Sex: Male

Age: 11

Neutered: Yes

Pre-existing Conditions:

Max presented with diagnosed osteoarthritis in his hips & toes, whilst carrying pain in both of his hind limbs. He also suffers from a sensitive GI tract & NSAID’s are not impactful.

Hip & Elbow Dysplasia.

Reason for Massage:
Max’s owners want to make sure that Max is as comfortable as possible whilst living with the impact of his complex conditions and they want to improve both his physical & mental well being.

Max limps when walking and he is unable to lie down other than in sphynx, and seems to have lost his zest for life, spending most of his time laying on the floor.

Assessment Outcome

Abduction of both hind limbs

Lameness of the right hind limb

Myofascial pain of the Cleidocervicalis, Rhomboids, Teres Major & Latissimus Dors, bilaterally

Bilateral hypertrophy of the Suprasinatus & Infraspinatus

Outcome after 3 session, each 1 week apart

Max is laying down on both sides, in lateral recumbency, which he has not done in over 2 years

He is happily playing with his toys in the evening, which he had stopped doing

A significant reduction in limping and happy to go on walks again

He is getting off and on the sofa, they had forgotten he had stopped going on his favourite chair, until he was on it again!
Reduced myofascial pain of the Cleidocervicalis & improved neck mobility

Reduced fasciculation in the area of the Rhomboids, Teres Major & Latissimus dorsi, bilaterally.

Owner Feedback

“Max just seems to have returned to the dog he was, several years ago, he is happier, more playful and thank you, Sharon for making his conditions a lot more bearable”

Signalment

Owner Name: Caroline Stradling

Dog Name: Flynn

Sex: Male

Age: 4

Neutered: No

Pre-Existing Conditions:

Neck pain on flexion to the left

Right shoulder pain on flexion & extension

Reason for Massage:
Reduce his neck & shoulder pain

Flynn can be a little snappy, so hoping to improve his mood

Overall support for his wellbeing

Assessment Outcomes:

During gait analysis bilateral abduction of the hindlimb was observed & crabbing

Myofascial pain in the cleidocervicalis, Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, local twitch response in the Rhomboids, Teres major, Latissimus Dorse & Iliocostalis, bilaterally.

Hypotonia of the Gluteus Maximus, Gluteus Medius, Tensor Fascia Latae, Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus & Biceps femoris muscles.

 Outcome after 3 session, each 1 week apart

Reduced myofascial pain in the Cleidocericalis, Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, bilaterally.

Resolved local twitch response in the Rhomboids, Teres major, Latissimus Dorsi, Iliocostalis, bilaterally

Improved muscle tone of the Gluteus Maximus, Gluteus Medius, Tensor Fascia Latae, Semitendinous, Semimembranous & Biceps femoris muscles.

Improved range of movement in all limbs, when walking & running

Reduced pain during flexion of his neck

Reduced pain on flexion & extension of his right shoulder

No longer crabbing

Reduced abduction of the hindlimb

Improved temperament

Owner Feedback

Flynn’s owner advised that she is “delighted with his improvement & treatment.  He is much happier, more relaxed and walking with an improved gait & confidence.”

Sharon was calm, gentle, yet firm with Flynn if he tried to wiggle about.  Flynn always wants to go to Sharon if we see her out & about

Signalment

Owner Name: Paula & Dave Hammans

Dog Name: Bailey

Sex: Male

Age: 7

Neutered: Yes

Pre-existing conditions

Slow to sit with spasms in his hindlegs

Very stoic to examine.

Reason for Massage:

Bailey has become reactive to new dogs, on leads over the last 6 months

Slow to sit down

Spasms in his hindlimbs when sitting

Interrupted sleep and irregular sleep patterns

Barking during the night

Slow on walks

Assessment outcome

Limping of the left hind limb and front right limb

Hindlimbs are very stiff to move with visual coat changes showing muscular outlines

Myofascial pain of the Splenius, Cleidocervicalis, Rhomboids, Teres Major, Latissimus Dorsi, bilaterally, L1-3 of Iliocostalis of the right side.

Biceps femoris, Bluteus Maximus, Semitendinosus are displaying signs of atrophy on the right side and hypertonic in the same muscles of the left side.



Muscle spasms, bilaterally in the Biceps femoris, Gluteus Maximus, Gluteus Medius, Tensor Fascia & trigger points in the Semitendinosus.

Bailey seems quiet, disengaged and in a withdrawn mood.

Outcome after 3 session, each 1 week apart

Reduced myofascial pain of the Splenius, Cleidocervicalis, Rhomboids, Teres Major, Latissimus Dorsi, L1-3 of the Iliocostalis, bilaterally

Improved muscle tone of the Biceps Femoris, Gluteus Maximus, Gluteus Medius on the right hand side, the left side remains hypertonic.

Improved range of movement in all limbs

Vastly reduced muscle spasms, bilaterally in the Biceps femoris, Gluteus Maximus, Gluteus Medius, Tensor Fascia Latae & Semitendinosus muscles.

Owner Feedback

“Bailey is moving in a more fluid & flexible manner, he is excited to go on walks again, his coat is very flat & shiny.  He is no longer lethargic when on walks and best of all, he is sleeping through the night and not having the house up with his barking several times a night - peace in our house is restored”

“Sharon approached her session time with Bailey, showing extreme kindness, always displaying a calm nature & loving approach.  It was clear his well being was paramount and could read the signs when he had enough of one thing or when he had enough from a session duration point of view”