We bought two canine PT textbooks for reference as they have a wealth of information in them. I am a PT, so it is much easier for me to use the information. A lot would not apply to Fumble's present situation, but you may find it interesting. The books were,
Canine Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy, 2004, ISBN 0-7216-9555-8 and
Essential Facts of Physiotherapy In Dogs and Cats, Rehabilitation and Pain Management,2004, ISBN 3-938274-09-3.
The passive motion of the stifle would sometimes be a part of the post-operative protocol for TPLO. Depends on the surgeon, though, and yours might be worried about tendonitis, bone healing, etc. I would ask. The goal typically mentioned in protocols is to achieve the same knee range of motion as the normal knee, but remember-
they altered the joint!
I found online, this summary of a TPLO protocol from the first book mentioned above:
http://www.careanimal.com/news/TPLO/TPLORehab.htmA protocol merely gives guidelines for proceeding. The University of Tennesse has an outstanding canine rehabilitation certificate program that I have been considering, but don't have time yet. Check the website links for the closest certified provider if you have time. There are some in Mass, but don't know if close to you. They would likely be a source of info in the future as well. Surgeon's approval is required generally.
Hope this helps some. Just am not clear if the surgeon uses rehab or not. If not, is he/she opposed at this point?
Should never be overdone but the Fumbs is a big boy and will not benefit from weakness. Best wishes to all!
Denise, Robyn, Cirra
