Wellness Wednesday: At-Home Assessment - Spine

Tips from the Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group (VOSM)

In this third video in the at-home assessment series, Dr. Sherman Canapp and Dr. Debra Canapp of the Veterinary Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Group (VOSM) demonstrate how to do an at-home assessment of your dog's spine. 

• Watch the first video -- At-Home Assessment: Forelimb.
• Watch the second video -- At-Home Assessment: Hindlimb.

Located in Maryland, VOSM 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 video instruction 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.