I recently came across the question of whether the estrus cycle, or heat, impacts stifle ligament laxity, and whether it could be a role player in the pathology of cranial cruciate ligament disease in dogs. So I conducted a search to uncover any studies that may have...
Blog By Ben Blecha, from Hero Bracing When it comes to Achilles ruptures, rehab and a return to function can be long, intense and sometimes very frustrating. An integral part of the rehabilitation and recovery of an injury to this tendon is the ability to stabilize it...
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...
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...
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 are pathologies of the tendons of the shoulder in dogs. They usually occur in active, large dogs as chronic injuries.
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...
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. ...
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...
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...