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The Biko Physio Dog Brace is excellent for dogs suffering from nerve damage or Degenerative Myelopathy (CDRM) which affects the back legs and their gait. The brace helps your dog move their legs straight, making walking and turning easier. Nerve damage is a difficult condition to manage either medically or surgically, the best way to manage CDRM is by keeping the dog fit and walking well for as long as possible to prevent muscle wasting in the hind legs. Customers and physios give great feedback on how this simple brace helps dogs suffering from CDRM. CDRM is common in German Shepherds, Boxers and Pembroke Corgi breeds.
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Review: "What a pleasure it has been to see our beautiful boy 'Blaze' regain his independence and confidence. Now I put the complete harness on in the morning and detach the leg straps when he is resting, just clipping them back out of the way. Simple & effective. Thank you again." [Collins, UK] ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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There are 2 measurements - the Band size and Cuff size. Please see the images for information about where to measure your dog.
This brace is fitted to a standard dog harness with a D ring.
1. Put your harness on your dog. The harness must include a metal D Ring at the back
2. Take Biko elastic bands No. 1 and hook it onto the metal D Ring of the harness
3. Place the ankle cuff on fastening facing outwards (to prevent friction). Attach the Biko elastic bands to the cuff
4. For the first two weeks, we recommend only a slight pull when stationary
5. Between 10 - 14 days, the Biko No. 1 bands can be shortened
Use No. 1 for 2 months
Use No. 2 for 5 months
Use daily use at the three times of about 30 minutes)
The Biko Brace features a simple-to-use, adjustable, custom-fitted device that works with standard harnesses for optimum comfort. Biko encourages appropriate limb use, decreases scuffing of the toes and assists with weight shifting during ambulation.
How is the Biko Brace used?
The brace is not a supportive device, but an assistive aid. It is utilised during the time that the dog is ambulatory and it helps them move more efficiently as a unit. The brace requires a standard roman harness with a D ring.
Is your patient a candidate for the Biko Brace?
Appropriate patients:
Patients must have motor function in all four limbs
Patients who are ambulatory in the presence of mild or moderate ataxia
Patients with degenerative myelopathy who are ambulatory
Patients with degenerative disc disease who are ambulatory
Post-operative patients who have recovered motor function and display residual impairments affecting their proprioception and balance
Patients who are NOT candidates:
Patients who are paralysed
Patients with no motor function in one or more limbs
Patients with severe weakness and ataxia that require that they be physically moved and lifted to stand or walk
Patients with severe spasm or increased tone in one or both hind limbs that severely interfere with their movement
Exceptions: In some instances, the BIKO may be appropriate for certain orthopedic cases. This should be determined by a veterinarian.
