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腦部及脊髓損傷輔助治療

腦部及脊髓損傷輔助治療

腦部、脊髓和神經線等神經系統的問題可導致走路不平衡甚至四肢麻痺
腦部及脊髓損傷輔助治療

當毛孩遇上神經問題時會出現明顯的症狀,情況甚至會令人擔憂

神經損傷背後的成因很複雜,並需要精細的診斷及評估:包括身體檢查、血液檢查及成像檢查如電腦掃描(CT)或磁力共振(MRI)。完全康復的機率視乎症狀的成因、損傷的時間長短以及其他身體因素。康復過程需時亦可能很漫長,在這段時間內毛孩需要特別的看護。


物理治療及復健的重要性

復康治療利用神經重組及自癒能力,促進神經再生,這稱為神經可塑性。我們會選擇相對的技術及儀器輔助功能再訓練及運動技能學習,如針對性的徒手療法及按摩、電刺激、激光治療、電磁場療法、及家居鍛煉計劃。

無論在醫療上還是手術上,復康治療是患有椎間盤疾病的毛孩在康復中不可缺少的一部份。手術後的毛孩需專注于減低痛楚、身體護理 (包括膀胱) 及恢復神經系統功能的復健, 以加快康復進度。


我們經常治療有神經系統問題的貓,狗及兔子

常見的症狀及疾病

腦部問題的症狀

可能包括痙攣、頭傾則、噁心、顫抖、定向力障礙、站立困難、共濟失調、眼球震顫及失明

脊髓問題的症狀

可能包括痛症、虛弱、走路不穩、動作失調、肌肉乏力、前/後肢癱瘓、排便問題及在受影響的肢體失去感覺或觸覺

常見的神經系統疾病

常見的神經疾病有前庭疾病(平衡系統疾病)、癲癇、小腦綜合症、椎關節病或脊椎關節橋接、腫瘤、脊髓病、搖擺綜合症 (頸椎尾疾病)、椎間盤疾病 (IVDD)及一些不知源頭的‘自發性’疾病

醫治神經系統疾病的治療

我們所有的康復治療都是無痛及非入侵性的。治療方法取決於毛孩的情況及需要。

徒手療法

我們的動物物理治療師會使用專業的手動技術評估及治療關節、軟組織異常及肌肉繃緊的問題。治療性按摩可以舒緩神經系統疾病引致的肌肉緊張及繃緊問題

神經肌肉電刺激器 (NMES)

在較高頻率下,NMES 有助刺激在薄薄軟弱肌肉的運動神經纖維,令肌肉收縮,再加以強化。 NMES 常用於虛弱而無法移動肌肉的病患毛孩身上 —— 特別在傷後或神經系統疾病而萎縮的肌肉群。

激光治療

激光治療使用無形的紅外線光能(光子)滲入組織,加速身體自然復原。激光治療可舒緩毛孩痛楚、組織腫脹、炎症、肌肉繃緊及神經系統疾病等問題。有時亦會使用激光針灸治療。

紅外線熱像技術(Digatherm)

紅外線熱像技術是一種非侵入性的技術,經過監測儀掃描後有助我們更準確地辨認痛處及發炎的部分,以讓我們更了解毛孩的循環系統、神經及肌肉的機能。紅外線熱像技術並不能作為一種診斷,但它有助我們制定治療方針。如在椎間盤疾病 (IVDD)等神經系統病患者中,我們可以辨認到血液循環欠佳的位置並作出針對性治療。

家居鍛煉計劃

對於神經系統病患的個案,我們會針對刺激神經再生。鍛煉計劃集中於感覺神經(將電流帶到腦部)及運動神經(將電流帶到肌肉)的康復。取決於毛孩受傷的位置、影響到的軟組織、嚴重性及毛孩的能力,我們會選擇合適的技巧及訓練運動輔助復康過程。對於神經系統損傷復康,重塑本體感覺(四肢擺放的位置)和平衡感的運動強化身體是很重要的。我們亦會使用合適毛孩能力及需要的訓練工具幫助鍛煉。


Case Studies

Dau Dau had a surgery to stop several discs pressing on his spinal cord at his neck 3 months before our team met him. He was unable to walk on all four legs. Watch more to see his rehabilitation journey!
Dash the handsome dachshund had a spinal surgery for intervertebral disease which has caused him nerve damage and limited mobility. We applied physiotherapy techniques to help him to be able to walk in confidence again!

在 Paws In Motion 治療

我們處理脊椎問題等神經系統病患者的流程

背景資料與病歷

我們會先請您填寫一份詳細的網上問卷以了解寵物的有關資訊及您的憂慮,隨後我們會與您的家庭獸醫以及/或專科獸醫聯繫以了解寵物的病歷。

首次評估

我們會在首次物理治療會診中檢查寵物的步態與行動能力,核對病歷並進行全面的體能檢查以判斷受影響的神經及肌肉骨骼系統部位。

制定治療方案

我們會與您一同設計一套合適您寵物情況與目標的復康物理治療方案。治療方案一般包含多種治療方式及家居護理方法以便寵物在接受我們治療的同時亦能在家中延續療程。

持續治療與展望

我們會在治療期間作定期物理治療複檢以確保您的寵物在復康過程順利以及為家居鍛煉運動作出調整。複檢次數視乎於寵物的需要而有所調整。

"Always remember how grateful we’re for all you’ve done."

RAINBOW TSE (pet: Buddy)

"One of the best things to happen on our journey in seeking the best recovery options for our beloved 9 year old Pomeranian Dau Dau was being introduced to Dr. Jane."

Adrian (pet: Dau Dau)

Arrange physiotherapy for your pet.

Our rehabilitation therapist and veterinary surgeon, Dr Jane McNae, is happy to take on new patients and assess their needs, even if they are not under current veterinary care. Sometimes, if further tests or treatment are needed, we may need to refer you back to your family veterinarian for care.

We are here to support your pet’s recovery, as much or as little as you need us. Online consultations can help to keep you on the right path.

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