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Iliopsoas Muscle Injury – A Common Problem in Active Dogs

2017-09-25 by CriticalCareDVM

Canine athletes, like their human counterparts, are prone to potential musculoskeletal, tendon, and ligament injuries, including cranial cruciate ligament rupture. An under-recognized sporting problem is iliopsoas (il-ē-ō-sō-es) muscle injury. My parents’ dog was recently diagnosed with this condition, so I wanted to dedicate time to explaining it to all of you dog parents out there. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: acupuncture, contusion, core, coxofemoral, delayed-onset muscle soreness, DOMS, femoral nerve, femur, flex, hip, iliopsoas, injury, laceration, laser, muscle relaxant, myofascial trigger point, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory, NSAID, pain, physical therapy, platelet-rich plasma, Rehabilitation, strain, thigh, ultrasonography, vascular compromise

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