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(a) (b) (c)

(a–c) Se uential steps for stretching the hindlimbs.
■ orelimbs
• Some dogs can be taught to do a play
bow and hold it igure 6. 6 , and this
will stretch the triceps and infraspinatus
muscles (common sources of pain in
forelimb dysfunction and disease .
• ith a hand under the carpus for
support, push gently on the point of the
elbow so that elbow and forelimb
extend. old for seconds, release and (a)
repeat. o the set three times, three
times daily for each limb igure 6. 7 . If
the dog resists and erks the limb do
not persist.

(b)

(c)
Some dogs can be taught to perform a play
bow or stretch and hold the position to (a–c) Se uential steps for stretching the
stretch the front legs. forelimbs.
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