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Patient Spotlight: Romeo

Romeo is a 13-year-old Pomeranian who came to BARC in October 2021 with severe instability and weakness of all four limbs. Prior to coming to BARC, Romeo had three surgeries along his neck and back to relieve spinal cord compression caused by degenerative disc disease throughout the spine. While the surgeries prevented complete paralysis, the disease left him severely disabled, and he continued to have episodes of pain and loss of function throughout the years.

Romeo’s initial physical rehabilitation sessions focused on relieving pain and inflammation through the use of acupuncture, LASER therapy, Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields and gentle manual therapies.His sessions then progressed to focus on stability during standing, walking and transitional movements. This process was facilitated by skilled manual techniques and individualized therapeutic exercises that focused on re-training muscle recruitment, proprioception (learning where his limbs are in space), motor control, balance and coordination. Romeo is now fully ambulatory in all four of his limbs and he is getting stronger and more stable with each session. He has progressed to more advanced therapeutic exercises that focus on stability during changes in direction, obstacle negotiation and unstable surfaces. He is also about to begin training in the underwater treadmill, which will further develop his strength and stability in a low impact environment.

Romeo and his owner have worked so hard to get him back to where he is today and we are so proud of them both! We can’t wait to continue our journey with Romeo as he continues to improve!
Service Spotlight: Adequan

Canine osteoarthritis (OA), also called degenerative joint disease, is an incurable, progressive disease that is the most common cause of chronic pain in dogs. It is estimated that 1 in 5 dogs will develop osteoarthritis in their lifetime and can start as early as in a dog’s first year, before symptoms are noticeable. Therefore, it’s important to develop a complete multi-modal treatment plan early that can help slow the progression of the disease and relieve pain.

At BARC we incorporate Adequan® injections in our approach to treating osteoarthritis. Adequan® Canine (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan) is the only FDA approved injectable disease-modifying osteoarthritis drug (DMOAD) that is made from substances that naturally occur in the body. It works by inhibiting the action of enzymes that break down cartilage in your dog’s joints. It also improves the texture of joint fluid, contributing to increased joint comfort and mobility, and reduces inflammation and pain. What makes Adequan® different from an NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) is that it proactively treats the disease in addition to managing the symptoms of pain and inflammation.

Adequan® is injected intra-muscular or subcutaneously (SQ) into the fatty tissue just below the skin and is associated with very few side effects. It is only available only with a prescription from a veterinarian.

Contact us if you have any questions or think that Adequan® may help your dog.
Get To Know: Yanet - Reception (Rolling Hills)

Where are you from? I'm from Los Angeles, California
What do you like to do when not at work? On my days off I like to go for walks at the beach and find new coffee spots. 
Favorite color? My favorite color is Baby Blue.
Favorite food? My favorite food is Tacos.
What got you interested in working in rehab? I love helping animals.
What is a fun fact about yourself? Fun fact about me is that I can do really good makeup.
Have you been on any fun or unusual vacation spots? A fun vacation I took was to Jalisco, Guadalajara.
Dr. Erin Bukofsky PT, DPT, CCRT
Managing Osteoarthritis

There are many forms of arthritis, but the most common is osteoarthritis. This is where breakdown occurs of the cartilage within a joint, causing bone to rub on bone instead of the bones of a joint having a slick surface where they can easily glide. With time the joint becomes thickened and loses range of motion, causing the limb to become weak from disuse. This degeneration is progressive, meaning the joint will continue to breakdown. It is impossible to stop osteoarthritis from progressing and there is no way to turn back the effects. However, there are treatments to slow the progression and reduce the symptoms.

How Can I Tell if My Pet is Suffering from Osteoarthritis?
  • While it is very clear when you are feeling discomfort yourself, it is not always so easy to tell if your pet is suffering from joint pain. A few signs that may indicate Osteoarthritis in your pet include licking of the lips when the limb or joint is being manipulated, seeing your pet’s...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.

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