by Ané | Aug 11, 2022 | 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...
by Ané | Jul 28, 2022 | Equine Therapy, Hydrotherapy for Animals
With the popularity and availability of the equine water treadmill growing globally, it is worth taking a moment to look at the research available (so far) for this modality, and at established protocols or standards of practice that ensure the safety of horse...
by Ané | Jul 7, 2022 | Equine Therapy
Laminitis can occur in horses of any breed and age, and can be a serious and painful condition. As Equine Vetrehabbers or Vet Rehab Therapists, we can play a role in managing and treating pain in subacute or mild cases, and encourage correct biomechanics in the horse...
by Ané | Jun 30, 2022 | Equine Therapy
When it comes to cases that are out of the ordinary and present with clinical signs that are unknown or very uncommon, we can be challenged on multiple levels to identify a pathoanatomical diagnosis, a reasonable and realistic treatment plan, and a potential prognosis...
by Ané | Jun 2, 2022 | Equine Therapy
Over the course of four weeks, Amie Hesbach and Gillian Tabor took us on a journey of understanding neuroplasticity and neurodynamics, and the ways in which they can be applied to the equine patient – every equine patient. Any injury in equines or canines, whether...
by Ané | Apr 28, 2022 | Equine Therapy
Equine Odontoclastic Tooth Resorption and Hypercementosis (EOTRH) is a painful, degenerative condition in equines that can compromise their health as well as their performance. As veterinary rehabilitation therapists, we have the opportunity to help identify early...
