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...
In our journey through motor learning in preparation for the Vet Rehab Summit, we’ve briefly explored Motor Development, Motor Control, Motor Learning, Motor Skills. We then took a closer look at the challenges to motor control of coordination and degrees of freedom....
With the Vet Rehab Summit approaching, we’re diving into motor learning and how we can bring its core theories to life as Veterinary Rehabilitation Therapists. Motor learning refers to the process through which our patients acquire, modify, or relearn movement skills....
In the next few weeks as we lead up to the Vet Rehab Summit, we will be exploring Movement Therapy as a science and a profession. In this first article, let’s define some of the terminology we will be using in the coming weeks, and the foundational concepts we want to...
A plateau in rehabilitation can be caused by a multitude of factors, including ourselves, as rehabilitation therapists. Applying a stringent checking system will help us prevent plateaus in our patients, identify them early, and move past them quickly! Plateaus can be...