Dr Patrice Mich from Canine Rehabilitation Institute presented a series of webinars focused on veterinary orthotics and prosthetics (V-OP) to the Onlinepethealth Members. I would love to share some of the most eye-opening insights I gained from this series. Whether...
On our journey to increase the validity of our profession, as well as our continual striving for improved patient outcomes, the use of clinical metrology instruments (CMI) can provide us with validated outcome measures to assess patient response to treatment, and...
In the veterinary profession, it is currently normal practice to prescribe crate rest, stable rest or restricted activity to our patients for varying lengths of time after surgery or injury. Unfortunately, it is also true that many dogs and horses lead lives where...
One of our common goals in the rehabilitation of a multitude of conditions is to increase range of motion. In this months’ Research Refresh we looked at a systematic review of human research that compares strength training with stretching to improve range of motion....
The large variation in body type, conformation and size in our canine patients makes it necessary for us to treat each dog as an individual when assessing outcome measurements such as passive range of motion, as measured with goniometry. Significant variations from...
In the never-ending search for reliable outcome measures, are we overlooking our most valuable, reliable and repeatable measure – manual palpation? A research article made me question the value I placed on this tool, and the ways in which we could increase its...
This guide summarizes the definition, aetiology, and pathophysiology of common joint conditions in dogs and horses. Presentation, treatment and prognosis vary by joint, species, discipline, age, and chronicity – this guide therefore will not discuss these aspects....
“A schedule defends form chaos and whim. It is a net for catching days. It is a scaffolding on which a worker can stand and labor with both hands at sections of time. A schedule is a mock-up of reason and order – willed, faked, and so brought into being; it is a peace...
Currently, it is common for veterinary rehabilitation therapists to run their own practices, working from the referrals of multiple veterinarians for a limited number of conditions. Some veterinary practices, however, have embraced physiotherapy, adding a...
As we gear up for the Vet Rehab Summit, we’re diving into Motor Learning. This week, we explore motor learning theories and how they can help us more deeply understand movement assessment and therapy in our canine and equine patients. Let’s dive into the...