One of the most common conditions we treat as hydrotherapists is obesity, which impacts the quality of life and is often a cause or exacerbating factor for a whole host of conditions, including osteoarthritis. We face challenges when presented with overweight...
With the popularity and availability of the equine water treadmill growing globally, it is worth taking a moment to look at the research available for this modality.
Over the past year, a number of research articles have been published that are specifically related to canine hydrotherapy, making a recap of the literature necessary. Dr Arielle Pechette Markley joined us for a lecture where she discussed each of these recently...
Within the field of Veterinary Rehabilitation we know that our body of good quality research is limited, but growing. When it comes to canine hydrotherapy, the research is even more limited, and growing far more slowly. There are few research articles we can cite to...
As Vetrehabbers, we never miss an opportunity to learn, and the festive season is no exception! I have put together a list of our best hydro blogs for you to read and enjoy, to deepen your thirst for knowledge, and to awaken your curiosity. Enjoy them in the quiet...
In last week’s webinar with Dr Marty Becker, the founder of the Fear Free initiative, we learnt a great deal about the ways in which we can reduce Fear, Anxiety and Stress (FAS) in our patients. As rehab therapists, we’re all familiar with the reasons why it is so...
Thank you to Angela Griffiths and Greyfriars for their valuable input on swimmers syndrome and these included images. Swimmers syndrome is a poorly understood, poorly characterized disease that affects puppies and kittens. It is usually noticed 15 to 21 days after...