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.
Treat the Patient, Not the Picture: Pain Pathways in Canine Joint Disease
How often have you assessed a lame patient with minimal radiographic change, or seen severe pathology on imaging with little to no clinical signs?...
The Equine Water Treadmill: What is the Evidence?
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.
Why Our Patients Plateau and How We Can Get Them Through it
A plateau in rehabilitation can be caused by a multitude of factors, including ourselves, as rehabilitation therapists. Applying a stringent...
Articulating the Facts: Joint Classification Made Simple for Vet Rehab Therapists
Understanding joint classification is fundamental for anyone working in veterinary rehabilitation, yet it often feels unnecessarily complex. From...
Fracture Healing in Veterinary Patients: A Guide for Rehabilitation Therapists
Fractures are a common orthopedic injury in veterinary medicine, affecting both canine and equine patients. As rehabilitation therapists,...
Exploring the 6 Types of Equine and Canine Arthritis
Arthritis is one of the most common causes of lameness and discomfort in horses and dogs. Whether it's a seasoned polo pony showing signs of...
Exercise Physiology: Go Beyond to Prepare Your Patients for Life
Exercise physiology is the foundation of our therapeutic exercise programs. A comprehensive understanding of how our patients are impacted and how...
Overcoming the Isolation of the Sole Practitioner Vet Rehab Practice
When we start off, most of us work alone, adding more members to the team as our practice grows. But those early days on your own can be...
Exploring Local Treatments for Arthritis in Dogs and Horses
Arthritis, whether it creeps in slowly or follows a traumatic event, is one of the leading causes of lameness and reduced performance in both horses...
Bone Modelling and Remodeling for Vet Rehab Therapists
The skeleton is a dynamic structure that undergoes continuous adaptation in response to mechanical forces. This adaptability is crucial for the...
Radioactive Tin117m for Elbow Osteoarthritis
Radioactive Tin117m, or Synovetin, has been sparking conversations among veterinary professionals globally as a promising treatment for canine...
Strengthening Your Horse’s Back
In a previous blog, we spoke about the different causes of back pain in our patients. These causes can be primary or secondary to another injury,...
The Inside Scoop on Cupping
Although cupping therapy has been around for many centuries, it has not been used in the veterinary industry until recently, and has been slow to...
The Causes of Equine Back Pain
Back pain is an extremely common problem among our equine population of athletes and pleasure horses. In researching the topic, I tried to find out...
Understanding and Managing Patellar Luxation in Canine Patients
Patellar luxation is a common orthopedic condition affecting dogs, particularly small breeds. As veterinary rehabilitation therapists, we often...
Digit Injuries in Canines: Listen and Read
In episode 147 of the Vet Veterinary Rehabilitation Podcast, Megan discusses digit injuries in canines with Dr Jennifer Brown. Here are the...
Harnessing the Power of Social Proof in Your Veterinary Rehabilitation Practice
In the world of veterinary rehabilitation, trust is everything. Pet owners want to know that their beloved companions are in good hands, and one of...
How Nutrition Impacts Rehabilitation in Canine Patients
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...
Tackling Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition: A Vet Rehab Perspective
Arthrogenic muscle inhibition (AMI) occurs following a joint injury or orthopedic condition, and results in inhibited muscle function and activation. If left untreated, it can be a major limiting factor in the success of a rehabilitation programme.