Hydrotherapy went well this morning. Mike, my therapist says that my muscle tone is now 60% whereas when I first started hydrotherapy it was a mear 22%. Good news for me! Also my leg extension has improved again by about another inch. You can no longer feel the ball of my hip when massaging me, so Mike thinks that it is starting to go into the socket - where it should have been all along.
My muscles are certainly much stronger now, my swagger is much less prominent and I went for quite a long walk yesterday, my first LONG walk in ages. I ached for about 10 minutes when I got back so Mum massaged me and did my pressure points and I was fine in no time. My therapist has advised for a long walk every other day now, but not on days that I do hydrotherapy as well as he thinks that would be too much for me. Also I have to walk up small slopes/hills to help strengthen my muscles even more.
I eat Royal Canine Maxi Puppy food which has been recommended by my breeder (Fallowfen Gundogs) and also my vet.
See ya all later!
Lotsa Licks
That's great news about your muscle tone, Casper but not so great news that you'll be getting less food. Bummer.
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Maggie and Mitch
Glad to read the good news, Casper! Keep up the treatment and you'll be ok.
ReplyDeleteOh dear, diet control is the last thing that we want!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you are making great progress, my friend! Keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteYour pal, Pip
Good job on sticking with your Hydrotherapy. It actually looks like fun. Glad to read you are doing so well.
ReplyDeleteThanks guys!! Love ya lots!
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Casper Bear
I'm so glad to hear that making such good progress. Keep persevering and no matter what "never give up" because you can rise above all these limitations. Cheerio :)
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Jon Terry
Thanks Jon Terry! I will certainly be taking your advice and "never give up".Your support and encouragement is greatly appreciated my friend!
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Casper Bear