Patient Spotlight: Abbey Abbey began her rehab process in March 2021 after suffering a spinal cord injury while playing in her backyard. She came into the clinic paralyzed in her pelvic limbs and the orthopedic specialist warned that she would never walk again. Her physical rehabilitation program first focused on reducing pain and inflammation along the spine through the use of modalities (LASER, tPEMF) and manual therapies. Her program then progressed to therapeutic exercises and manual techniques that promoted functional mobility, such as moving from sit to stand, and standing independently. Gait training was also started early, first using the land treadmill with the help of slings, bungee cords and manual techniques to promote ambulation of her hind limbs. Gait training has now progressed to obstacle negotiation and incline walking by weaving through cones, stepping over cavalleti poles and walking up our in-clinic ramp. While Abbey is not yet functioning 100% independently, we must acknowledge her hard work and the amazing progress she has made against all odds! We are so proud of Abbey and are excited to continue sharing in her journey!

Service Spotlight: The Stance Analyzer We recently incorporated the patented Stance Analyzer from Companion Animal Healthy in our clinic. We use this tool at evaluations, and re-evaluations in order to see how much weight bearing a pet is doing in each of its legs. The analyzer mat has 4 quadrants with the pet standing with one foot in each and the software is able to determine how much weight is being put on each leg. This allows us to compare front to rear limb weight bearing as well as right to left. In general, dogs bear 60% of their weight through their front limbs and 40% through their rear limbs. When a pet has an issue with a limb (for example a knee) they will off weight to the other three limbs and this tool will give us an objective measure of just how much they are compensating. We take this measurement at the initial evaluation and then again 4 to 6 weeks later at the re-evaluation to see how much improvement has been made with treatment. Because pets are quadruped, they are able to easily compensate and hide their lameness. The Stance Analyzer is easy to operate and a non-evasive way for us see the compensation to help us determine the best course of action and treatment.

Get To Know: Deaundre - Rehab Assistant Where are you from? Inglewood California. What do you like to do when not at work? When I'm not at work i like to cultivate my garden, go hiking, fishing, swimming, and explore tide pools. Favorite color? My favorite color is blue. Favorite food? My favorite food is lasagna. What got you interested in working in rehab? Coming across animals with mobility issues that are in need of care. What is a fun fact about yourself? I love to cook. Have you been on any fun or unusual vacation spots? yes, camping in Kings Canyon national park.

Dr. Erin Bukofsky PT, DPT, CCRT

The Geriatric Patient It is very common for people to see their dogs as part of the family, often developing very close bonds throughout the dog’s life and into the dog’s geriatric years. This is why it can be very disheartening when people notice their dog showing signs of reduced mobility, increased discomfort and decreased interaction with the family. While many people may view these signs as their dog “just getting old,” these are actually symptoms caused by various conditions common to the geriatric dog. Luckily, many of these conditions can be eased through the combination of medical management and rehabilitation to improve the dog’s overall quality of life.  A few common conditions of the geriatric dog include musculoskeletal and neurologic changes, behavioral and cognitive changes, metabolic changes, cancer, cardiopulmonary and renal diseases, and urinary and fecal incontinence. If you have a geriatric dog, it is important to...read more

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BARC Rolling Hills - Now Open! Our new clinic is located at 720A Deep Valley Road, in the heart of Rolling Hills Estates. Currently open for acupuncture, rehabilitation, underwater treadmill, cart & brace fittings and homeopathy evaluations. Check out the website barcrollinghills.com or call us at (310) 265-0065 with any questions

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