Index 583strength training 472
supplements, nutritional 459, 467–468
therapeutic exercise 472–474, 473 , 474
German Shepherd Dogs
conditioning programs 229
degenerative myelopathy 448–449
normal gaits 25
pelvic limb angulation 13
stem cell therapy 417
German short‐haired pointers 11, 16
Ginkgo biloba, as nutritional supplement 459
girth measurement. see also Gulick girthometers
pelvic limb 392 , 392–393
rehabilitation 1 13, 113
swelling assessment 122
thoracic limb 304
glial inhibition, pain management 491
glides, treatment 131, 131 , 131. see also assessment
glides
glucose oxidation/glycolysis 73–74, 74 , 75 , 76 , 80
glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) 46–47, 47
Golden Retrievers
gait 24, 35
hip pain case study 398
mesomorphic breeds 11
pelvic limb angulation 13
shoulder injury 14, 295
spine shape 24
weight to height ratio 12
gonadectomy status, history‐taking 20
goniometry
passive range of motion 113
pelvic limb 109 , 111 , 112
thoracic limb 109 , 109 , 110 , 111 , 339–340, 340
veterinary orthoses/prostheses 287
goosing therapeutic exercise 196–197
gracilis muscles, myopathy 359–361, 360
grapiprant 482
greyhound racing 4 , 249
Greyhounds
acupuncture 552
carpal injuries 319
feeding strategies 87
gait 24
muscles 53
nutrition 72, 82, 85
strength‐endurance continuum 249
ground reaction force, veterinary orthoses/
prostheses 267
ground reaction force vector (GRFV), tarsus
joint 268
Guidance for Industry Cell‐Based Products for Animal
Use (FDA) 420
Gulick girthometers
pelvic limb 392 , 392–393
swelling assessment 122 , 122
thoracic limb 304
Hackney gait 30
hairbands, underwater treadmill work 222–223, 223
hamstring muscle, TENS 153
handlers. see clients
handstands, thoracic limb exercises 238 , 238
hare feet 17, 18
harnesses 10
aquatic therapy 215, 223, 223
conditioning exercises 245
geriatric patients 471 , 473
suitcase 185, 186 , 199
working dogs 531
head‐in‐a‐box therapeutic exercise 195
head support structures, spinal 426–428, 427
head wraps, therapeutic swimming 215, 215
healing 149–150
bone 59–61, 60 , 61
low‐level laser therapy/photobiomodulation 157
rehabilitation 1 14–115
therapeutic ultrasound 145
thermal agents 138, 141–142
transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation 152
heat therapy 144, 146. see also superficial heat
hematomyelia, spinal disorders 442
hemilaminectomy case study 204
hemi vertebral abnormalities 435, 435
herding dogs 538–539, 539. see also specific breeds
cow hocks 26, 27
performance events 4
strength‐endurance continuum 249
HHHHHMM Scale (Hurt, Hunger, Hydration,
Hygiene, Happiness, Mobility, and More good
days than bad) 467
high‐energy focused sound wave therapy 160–161
high fives, thoracic limb exercises 201
high‐nines, thoracic limb exercises 237 , 237–238, 256
high‐velocity low‐amplitude (HVLA) thrust 553
hill running, pelvic limb strengthening 246–247, 247
hill walking, therapeutic exercise 193–194
hindlimb. see pelvic limb
hip dysplasia (HD)
diagnosis 361–363, 362
flexibility 396
functional goals 397
home exercise program 397
nonsurgical management 363
orthopedic evaluation 395–396
pain management 494
pathophysiology 361
postoperative management 366–367
radiography 362
strength training 397
surgical management 363–367, 364 , 365 , 366
treatment goals 396
hip flexion/extension, goniometry 109 , 111
hip luxation 367–369, 368 , 369
anatomy 367
diagnosis 368, 368
pathophysiology 367–368
postoperative management 369
treatment 368 , 368–369, 369
hip osteoarthritis, postural evaluation 336