We’re all familiar with the phrase ‘evidence-based practice’. That is what we are supposed to be doing – practising our veterinary rehab work in ways that are based on evidence of what works and what does not. But ours is a field that is still new and growing, and the...
You may have heard the term, ‘Are you a cook or a chef?’ Are you following recipes – or a set of protocols – or you are creating menus and recipes – in our case, are we devising our own protocols and treatment plans? What we’re really trying to say when we ask this...
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy continues to be a subject of regular conversation, with new research articles published annually that are specific to the Veterinary Industry. In 2022, two systematic reviews were published – one specific to the Equine industry, and...
Currently, it is common for Vet Rehab Therapists to have their own practices and work from the referrals of multiple veterinarians for a range of different conditions. Some veterinary practices, however, have embraced rehabilitation, adding a rehab facility and...
Written by Marianne Lomberg We’re not working from a script… We’re human. But unlike the check-out person at the supermarket, or the call-centre person (whose job I would never want, no matter how much you paid me), when we’re at work, we don’t work from a...
If we do not know how each phase of healing progresses, when it starts and ends, and the intricacies of the healing mechanisms of individual tissues, we cannot treat our patients correctly and promote healing. It is imperative for us to have a thorough working...
Written by Dr. Margo Roman, DVM, CVA, COT, CPT When we aim to treat our patients holistically as canine rehabilitation therapists, as we should be, we must consider more than just their musculoskeletal health. When we consider their mental health, nutrition, and...
In the world of Hydrotherapy, the use of a flotation device is a controversial topic, one that should form the subject of some high-quality research and open discussion among professionals in the industry. There are various strong views on the use of floatation...
Veterinary rehabilitation is an incredibly rewarding field, but it can also be pretty frustrating. Sometimes our patients just don’t seem to improve, or they get worse, and we cannot figure out why. It helps to have a “route map” that can pinpoint the common...
Stepping out of university and into the world of work is exciting, nerve-wracking and demanding. There in front of you sits your first client and (usually) their dog, both of whom treat you as if you’ve been doing this forever and know everything. You want to appear...