It is going to take a bit of work, but we all have high hopes for little Gio. As for tonight, he has basically been sleeping since we left rehab, so hopefully he won't be too sore in the morning!
Friday, October 29, 2010
Gio's First Therapy Session!
Gio had his first therapy session today with Bev. It went pretty darn well. It started with just some information gathering and suggestions of things we can do at home to help him. Then they took measurements of his legs to see how much muscle loss he had... his weak leg is approximately 3.5 centimeters smaller than his strong one... and when you only weigh 7 lbs that is a pretty noticeable difference. After watching him walk for a bit on solid ground, we went into the underwater treadmill!
He wasn't so sure at first, but after a little while, he really started to get into it! It is amazing how what seems like so little can take so much out of him. After a 3 minute block of walking on the under water treadmill, he had a little underwater massage and stretch which he seemed to enjoy. We then went over some stretches and massage to work on at home as well.
It is going to take a bit of work, but we all have high hopes for little Gio. As for tonight, he has basically been sleeping since we left rehab, so hopefully he won't be too sore in the morning!
It is going to take a bit of work, but we all have high hopes for little Gio. As for tonight, he has basically been sleeping since we left rehab, so hopefully he won't be too sore in the morning!
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Introducing Gio
Meet Gio, the 7 pound chihuahua who is currently on the road to recovery at TJO. Gio came to us in September after having been hit by a car. He was in pretty rough shape and due to his injury it was decided to perform an FHO to help save his leg. Thankfully Boston Road Animal Hospital and Dr. Stambaugh were kind enough to perform the surgery for this little guy! Many thanks to the doctors and supports staff at Boston Road for all they did for Gio and many other TJO dogs & cats.
Unfortunately, after two weeks of cage rest, Gio was still not using his injured leg. He is now in part time foster with a staff member and is doing quite well there. This Friday, October 29, Gio and his foster mom will be starting physical therapy at New England Canine Rehabilitation and Fitness Center in East Longmeadow. And it turns out that Gio has more than one guardian angel out there. After sitting in on a session of therapy to see what it was like, Gio's foster mom received a call that some kind person had donated 5 sessions to get him started!!
Stay tuned for updates following our therapy session this Friday! We are excited to see how this works and hope that it will be just what Gio needs to keep his leg!
Interested in helping? Consider making a donation in Gio's name. Can't afford a donation? Consider volunteering!!
Unfortunately, after two weeks of cage rest, Gio was still not using his injured leg. He is now in part time foster with a staff member and is doing quite well there. This Friday, October 29, Gio and his foster mom will be starting physical therapy at New England Canine Rehabilitation and Fitness Center in East Longmeadow. And it turns out that Gio has more than one guardian angel out there. After sitting in on a session of therapy to see what it was like, Gio's foster mom received a call that some kind person had donated 5 sessions to get him started!!
Stay tuned for updates following our therapy session this Friday! We are excited to see how this works and hope that it will be just what Gio needs to keep his leg!
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