Hind Leg Issues?
Braces make the world solid again. The dog ankle brace is also known as a hock or tarsus brace. Imagine standing on your tiptoes for your whole life. That is what dogs do. Eventually, there is going to be something break down.
Dog Ankle Brace
How does the brace work?
Hock Biomechanics
3-Point Force System — Using the ground force we only need two forces in opposite directions to make the leg stand straight. The other two are lifting behind the hock and pushing in front of the tibia. See where the plastic is in our brace. The plastic applies the forces instead of straps that can fail with dirt and muck. Hero braces take those worries away.
Ground Reaction Force — Ground force and body weight counteract to harness gravity to help with the correction. That's why we include the paw, for better results.
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“I can't say enough positive comments about the service that Hero braces provides for my clients and patients. I have worked with Ben and the other professionals at Hero for the past 12+ years. They provide an alternative solution for dogs with cranial cruciate ruptures that can't/won't have surgery using a specific biomechanical design. A variety of wrist (carpal) and ankle (hock) joint issues are also resolved using Hero braces. Bracing is a fairly new concept in veterinary physical therapy and rehabilitation. As a physical therapist myself, I could see some of the issues that could occur (as in the case that posted a poor review) when adequate follow up is not performed. Our patients cannot speak to us; thus, it is imperative to work side by side with your veterinarian or physical therapist to ensure an adequate fit. It's a shame to see a poor review when so many animals have been helped using Hero braces. Keep up your amazing work Ben and the team at Hero!”
–Dr. Carrie Adrian, VCA Veterinary Specialists of Northern Colorado
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