“New research concludes that acupuncture reduces pain and inflammation after knee replacement surgery. The research also finds that acupuncture improves range of motion following knee replacement surgery. Further, physical measurements of the swelling around the knee were significantly lower in the acupuncture group than in the control group”.
This would also apply to canines who have a CCL rupture and our going to have or have had surgery. So if your pooch has to have surgery definitely talk to your surgeon about after care and see if they are open to acupuncture or acupressure post op to speed up the healing process; as it helps with circulation, chi flow, pain management and overall well being.
Physical therapy ie swimming underwater treadmill etc once the leg has healed enough to start that is also very beneficial. Movement without impact is always a good idea to help improve circulation, build muscle and promote healing.
http://www.healthcmi.com/acupuncturist-news-online/714-acupuncturekneereplacementsurgery