We know and understand in an intellectual way that the entire body is connected; that there are close direct connections as well as indirect connections between the different structures and systems of the body. But do we really understand the impact of specific...
Cranial cruciate ligament rupture and its surgical correction is one of the most common reasons we see patients as Vetrehabbers. Being aware of the possible complications that may result from this surgical procedure can help us to more effectively rehabilitate our...
Nutrition and gut health can have a profound impact on the body’s ability to heal, and a body that is healing can cause stress and dysbiosis within the gut, leading to dysfunction and breakdowns in other areas and systems of the body. Over a four-week period, Lisa...
Canine Cushing’s disease commonly presents with muscle weakness and atrophy, and occasionally with additional degeneration of the muscle fibres that is best described as a myopathy. Being able to recognise the signs of this myopathy is essential to the correct medical...
When you are preparing (or upgrading!) your hydrotherapy practice, one of the questions that will inevitably be asked is, ‘What is the best non-slip flooring to use?’ Time and again, this question pops up in our Hydrotherapy community, so we thought we would break it...
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...
It is well recognised that working within a team has many benefits, and our industry is no exception. The multi-disciplinary team is continuously promoted and spoken about; it is how we hold ourselves to a higher standard, promoting excellence in ourselves and our...
Like many of you, I have studied many of Hilary Clayton’s books and research articles over the years, both as a student and a Vetrehabber. It was an incredible privilege for me to hear her lecture on our Onlinepethealth platform over the last two months. Dr Clayton...
During one of our 2021 webinar series, we have had four incredible lectures from author, physiotherapist and Vetrehabber Tuulia Luomala, who has found her passion in the exploration, understanding and teaching of the fascia. If you remember the series, I am sure that,...
This month, we celebrate 5 years of Onlinepethealth, of Vetrehabbers, and of an incredible global community. But who exactly are we? What is it that unites us, regardless of our background, level of training or location in the world? What is it that causes our many...