For those of us who remember studying the cranial nerves for the first time, we likely gave them very little attention and focus. First-year anatomy is, after all, overwhelmingly heavy and full, with many more important things to memorize. And that is true. In first...
4 Grades of Orthoses in Canine Rehabilitation
The world of bracing, splinting and orthotics can be daunting for Vetrehabbers to enter, with the many variations of brace types and orthoses available. Additionally, the differences between our individual patients, coupled with the various conditions that may require...
Let’s Get Objective with Pressure Algometry
In a Research Refresh on the Small Animal platform, we dove into an article on pressure algometry, specifically looking at a modified technique and its validity, repeatability and reliability (Lane & Hill, 2015). But one article gives us only a snapshot, so let’s...
Supraspinatus and Biceps Tendinopathies in Dogs: What Does the Evidence Say?
Supraspinatus and biceps tendinopathies are pathologies of the tendons of the shoulder in dogs. They usually occur in active, large dogs as chronic injuries.
Posture and Postural Dysfunction in Dogs
Implications for Vet Physios In a recent research refresh for the small animal membership, we covered the newly published research by Michael, McGowan and Hyytiäinen (2024) on posture and postural dysfunction in dogs, and the implications it has for Veterinary...
Ethical Implications of Equine Obesity
With the Vet Rehab Summit only days away, and the last few months focused intensely on identifying the various areas in which we face ethical challenges as Vetrehabbers, the time seems right to delve into an interesting ethical issue – obesity in horses. ...
Canine Cruciate Ruptures: to Cut or Not to Cut
In a fascinating interview on cranial cruciate disease, Narda Robinson from CuraCore Vet examined the pros and cons of surgery for this condition, and in particular, the highly invasive TPLO procedure. She discussed the financial benefits of TPLO surgery, the...
Death with Dignity
One of the hardest things we need to deal with as Vetrehabbers is the death of our patients — especially patients who have been a part of our lives for a long time. As we prepare for the Vet Rehab Summit 2024 where we will be diving into many of the ethical challenges...
Transcranial Photobiomodulation for Canine Cognitive Dysfunction
Canine cognitive dysfunction (CCD) can be likened to Alzheimer’s disease in humans. Senior dogs with CCD may experience confusion, anxiety, disorientation and other symptoms that can impair their quality of life. The pathophysiology of CCD involves a series of...
The Canine Elbow Anatomy
By Anna Lloyd and Kirsten Straszacker Anatomy forms the very foundation of everything we do as Vetrehabbers, and (un)fortunately, it’s an area we should be constantly reviewing and studying! This month, we dive into the canine elbow. We’ll discuss it’s classification,...