The Biko Progressive Resistance Bands are a very simple device, clipping to the “D” ring of a Roman harness, and attaching to a padded foot cuff just below the hock. Whether you are in general practice or are specifically practicing rehab/sports medicine, the Biko Progressive Resistance Bands have a place in your hospital! Learn more about how the bands can help you.
The Biko’s elastic bands act as a support mechanism, pulling the foot forward, and preventing it from slipping sideways or backwards and help the dog when walking or turning. This is very helpful, not only for weak dogs, but for dogs with moderate ataxia and knuckling under but still able to stand even when requiring effort. The Biko PR Bands protect and prevent the feet from knuckling under. Here is a short video of “Tex” Olijslager, German shepherd with advanced degenerative myelopathy. See the Biko in action.
The Biko’s elastic bands act as a support mechanism, pulling the foot forward, and preventing it from slipping sideways or backwards. This is very helpful, not only dogs with hind limb weakness, but for dogs with moderate ataxia and knuckling under, but who are still able to stand even when requiring effort. The resistance offered by the bands helps to increase muscle tone and strength, especially to the quads, gastrocnemius, and hip extensors. The Biko PR Bands assist the forward movement of the feet and protect and prevent the feet from knuckling.
You are probably familiar with the original Biko Physio Brace, used on over 3,500 dogs since its release in 2004. We had great success with the original at the Animal Rehabilitation and Wellness Institute, PLLC. We have now taken the Biko a step farther, incorporating a color-coded system of progressive resistance.
The Biko PR Bands serve as an additional physiotherapeutic modality in a rehabilitation setting and it can be used in addition to or concurrently with other rehab modalities, including underwater treadmill, land treadmill, cavalettes, peanut exercise balls, balance boards, etc. The Biko PR Bands are not only effective in rehab, but pet owners can easily continue to use them at home as a therapeutic or assistive device. Direct involvement in their dog’s care greatly increases compliance.
Here is a short video of “Tex” Olijslager, German shepherd with advanced degenerative myelopathy. See the Biko in action.
The Biko PR Bands are used to strengthen muscles and joints and improve proprioception. For some patients, it is a mobility aid that helps to stabilize gait and prevent knuckling over. For canine athletes and working dogs, it is a resistance training device that improves performance and helps to prevent injury. The Biko PR Bands were originally designed as an assistive device for dogs suffering from long-term, chronic problems involving hind limb ataxia or paresis. Because these symptoms are consistent with a large number of problems, the Biko is recommended for a wide range of problems, including:
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