3 Considerations of Achilles Bracing
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...
Five Top Tips for Creating a Continuing Education Plan and Sticking to it
We spent years studying to get to where we are now, and for some, once we have that degree or post graduate certificate, that’s where the learning stops. That’s pretty short sighted! The skills and information we learnt during our initial studies are nowhere near...
Why I Hate Lecturing but Still do it
I find being in the limelight really difficult. As a child, I recall crying at my birthday parties when all the other children sang Happy Birthday to me. To this day it’s the one thing about my birthday that I hate. So as you may imagine, standing up lecturing to a...
The Secret that most Successful Vet Rehab Therapists know about Client Loyalty
Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms play an essential role in our communication with clients, but these platforms change their policies and algorithms almost weekly. With them, we can never be 100% sure that our promotions, news and achievements are...
5 Signs Your Horse Might Have a Tendon Injury
In the world of equine competition, one of the most common injuries we face is injury to the tendons. As an owner, rider and competitor, you are probably already familiar with the position of the horse’s tendon behind the cannon bone, and probably already...
The Best Software for Vet Rehab Therapists
There are 5 software applications that we recommend for Vet Rehab Therapists. We discuss how to know which application is the best for your practice.
Science-Based vs Alternative Practices in Vet Rehab
I am sure I am not the only one wrestling with this challenge: Where do we draw the line between science-based practice, and ‘airy-fairy’ or alternative techniques and practices? To me, it feels as if there is often more evidence supporting the alternative practices...
Cranial Nerves – A Reference for Vetrehabbers
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...
Anatomy And Function Of The Equine Thoracic Sling
The Equine Thoracic sling forms the connection between the forelimbs and the body. Nestled between the forelimb and the rib cage, the brachial plexus lies protected. The integrity and function of the thoracic sling is essential to the function of the entire body. Restrictions or dysfunction of this area can restrict the nerves of the brachial plexus, restrict range of motion of the forelimbs as well as the hindlimbs, and cause imbalance throughout the body.
The Vetrehabber’s Ultimate Guide to Setting and Increasing your Prices
‘This is the first price increase I have had in eight years, but my expenses have increased so much I don’t think I have a choice.’ Does this sound familiar to you? Are you in a similar situation? In this blog, you will learn how to set and increase your prices...
STRESS: The Downside of the Professional Carer
Stress comes in many forms, and can have a detrimental effect on our health and ability to perform our work as vet rehab therapists.
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...
When Saddle Pads Do More Harm Than Good
One of the questions I am often asked as a Vet Physio (and absolutely not a saddle fitter) is whether or not to use a saddle pad to improve the fit of a saddle. While this question is usually answered with a referral to a trusted saddle fitter, I thought I could do a...
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...
Managing Chronic Pain: Our Ethical Responsibility
Shifting our perspective from healing to management When we are working with chronic pain patients, we need to shift our thinking from curative to management. It is normal for us to work with our patients with the goal of eliminating pain – pain is the enemy, right?...