Vol. 12, Special Issue 9 (2023)

Author(s):
Bhavitha D, Ambica G, Lakshmi K, Chandrashekar EL and Satish Kumar K

Abstract:
The present study was carried out in the geriatric dogs with severe osteoarthritis to know the efficacy of physiotherapy techniques in management of osteoarthritis over the conventional therapy. For this, a total of 20 dogs were selected having the signs of lameness, unable to bear weight and subjected to various diagnostic procedures like Radiography, Ultrasound and CT scan. Further confirming the cases as Osteoarthritis, 10 dogs were treated by using physiotherapy techniques; Diathermy and TENS (trans electric nerve stimulus) and remaining 10 dogs were treated by NSAIDs and other joint supplements and the results were compared in terms of side effects, pain management and weight bearing.