by Ané | May 22, 2025 | Equine Therapy
Back pain is an extremely common problem among our equine population of athletes and pleasure horses. In researching the topic, I tried to find out just how many horses are affected by back pain, but could not find any research that provides an answer. That being...
by Ané | May 15, 2025 | Small Animal Rehabilitation
Patellar luxation is a common orthopedic condition affecting dogs, particularly small breeds. As veterinary rehabilitation therapists, we often encounter dogs with varying degrees of patellar instability, whether as a primary diagnosis or as a comorbidity....
by Ané | May 8, 2025 | Small Animal Rehabilitation
In episode 147 of the Vet Veterinary Rehabilitation Podcast, Megan discusses digit injuries in canines with Dr Jennifer Brown. Here are the highlights: What are the common ways in which digits are injured? There is a difference between sporting dogs and pet...
by Ané | Apr 24, 2025 | General Veterinary Rehabilitation, Small Animal Rehabilitation
Nutrition and gut health can have a profound impact on the body’s ability to heal, and a body that is healing can cause stress and dysbiosis within the gut, leading to dysfunction and breakdowns in other areas and systems of the body. Over a four-week period, Lisa...
by Ané | Apr 17, 2025 | Equine Therapy, General Veterinary Rehabilitation, Small Animal Rehabilitation
Arthrogenic muscle inhibition (AMI) occurs following a joint injury or orthopaedic condition and results in inhibited muscle function and activation. If left untreated, it can be a major limiting factor in the success of a rehabilitation programme. AMI occurs...
