- Passive exercises - useful for increasing the range of motion in joints and enabling them to move without active muscle use
- Proprioceptive exercises – these can be introduced when patients can bear some body weight. They include exercises designed to train neuromuscular function and increase strength and endurance
- Active exercises – these make use of cats’ playing and hunting behaviors to motivate them
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While cats may not seem the most likely candidates for therapeutic exercise (TE), it is possible to create treatment plans that can benefit most patients.
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