Wellness Wednesday: At-Home Assessment - Forelimb

Become more aware of your dog’s body and movements.

Staying home with your dog is today’s new normal. Dr. Sherman Canapp and Dr. Debra Canapp of the Veterinary Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Group (VOSM) are here to help you learn how to do an at-home assessment on your performance dog. This is the first in a series of three videos on at-home assessment; future videos will focus on at-home assessment of hind limbs and spine.

VOSM, located in Maryland, offers orthopedic surgery, neurology, sports medicine and rehabilitation. VOSM’s team of doctors is known for their work with canine athletes, working dogs and companion animals. For an introduction to VOSM, watch their YouTube video here.

Note: This is not a replacement for a visit to your vet. It is a way to help you become more aware of your dog’s body and movements in order to help monitor your dog's health and prevent injuries. 

Dr. Sherman Canapp is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons and a Charter Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. He is currently the National Director of Regenerative, Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine for Pathway Vet Alliance.  Dr. Canapp is co-founder of the Veterinary Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Group (VOSM) in Maryland where he currently sees patients from around the world for sports medicine conditions. He is also the President & CEO of Orthobiologic Innovations, LLC, a translational research and development company for regenerative and sports medicine, as well as co-founder of Canapp Sports Medicine, a virtual sports medicine platform. 

Dr. Debra Canapp (DVM, CCRT, CVA, DACVSMR) became a board-certified diplomate with the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation in 2012. Her area of interest, clinical work, lecturing and research focus on sports medicine and rehabilitation therapy—specifically canine sports-related injury, sport rehabilitation and performance. Dr. Canapp has completed advanced courses in canine rehabilitation, hydrotherapy, acupuncture, sports medicine, orthopedics and stem cell therapy. Currently, she practices sports medicine, acupuncture, musculoskeletal ultrasound and rehabilitation therapy at VOSM, where she is also co-principal and medical director. 

For more information on VOSM and their staff, visit www.vosm.com.