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Dodgerslist Video Clips
New videos are in progress and will
be added as soon as they are available.
Merlina #1 - July 10, 2005 - Walking in the kitchen, you can see her arched back, how she positions her hind feet either too close or too far away (and then corrects them), and how she sits incorrectly with her legs spread forward. All are signs of neurological damage.
Merlina #2 - July 10, 2005 - Having her back examined to note reaction of pain when touching the lower lumbar area.
Merlina #3 - July 11, 2005 - Lying down; obvious signs of back discomfort, you can see the arched back again.
Merlina #4 - July 23, 2005 - Examination of back 2 weeks later (conventional treatment) shows improvement: no major display of pain, just "normal" reaction of tickles.
Merlina #5 - Showing neck muscle spasms.
Dakota - Here is our Loenberger who had cervical surgery and is recovered. This is a Powerpoint presentation. Click on the right sliding bar to forward the pages.
Rancho Video - she had surgery on April 23rd. Is currently on acupuncture and chiropractic as therapy. Has bladder control, but no bowel control, and this is how she moves.
Dixie Video - 5 weeks after surgery.
Baron Video - In the slow motion part you can see the neuro damage from the disc herniation. But that did not affect his attitude and love for life one bit.
Jolene Video - Jolene doing water therapy in her pool.
Goliath Video - Goliath doing physical therapy with his therapist. NOTE: THIS VIDEO IS INFORMATIONAL ONLY - CONSULT YOUR VET OR PT BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY THERAPY ON YOUR DOG.
Clarks Passive Exercises - Paula doing passive exercises right after surgery with Clark - Check with Your Vet First
Bonnie's Video -
Bonnie doing water therapy on the treadmill.
.Animation of a disc
compression, without a rupture.
Animation of a disc herniation: How the disc material escapes the disc and presses on the nerve cord.
Acupressure Presentation (Powerpoint) - Please read this first!
Acupressure Video