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...
"Years have been added to life; now we must add life to years." – WHO Through advances in veterinary medicine, nutrition, and lifestyle, dogs and cats are living longer than ever. This increased lifespan, however, does not always correlate with an improved...
Trying to synthesise the research available on photobiomodulation (PBM) is overwhelming – at least, if you’re anything like me! There is such a volume of research available on the subject, but many papers don’t share all the parameters they used, making comparison...
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...
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...
It’s the Monday after the Vet Rehab Summit, and my mind is still buzzing with everything that unfolded on Saturday. Every year, this event feels like the culmination of months of planning, collaboration, and anticipation. But this year - Saturday, 8 November, Dynamic...
Understanding the biomechanics of agility is critical for evaluating agility dogs, as well as developing rehabilitation programmes for a return to sport.
With the 2025 Vet Rehab Summit fast approaching, we continue our exploration into the science of motor learning. This time with a theory that speaks directly to how we already strive to work: with compassion, clarity, and purpose. Welcome to the OPTIMAL Theory of...
There’s something deeply frustrating about watching a brilliant rehab plan fall apart in the hands of a motivated client. They want to help.They try to help.But somewhere between our instructions, their interpretation, and the dog’s performance… things go sideways. In...
As puppies grow and develop, we want to ensure that we stimulate their minds and bodies at the appropriate times, and in the appropriate amounts, to ensure optimal development and adult performance. We also want to minimise the risk of injury and the development of degenerative orthopaedic conditions in the growing or adult dog.