As Vetrehabbers, we truly have one of the most incredible professions and professional lives. We can find great fulfilment, meaning and purpose in doing our work well. But what if, sometimes, you struggle to see the purpose? What if you start to feel frustration...
If you have a tendency to feel guilty, or are fighting feelings of guilt that you have been carrying for a long time as a Vetrehabber, a parent or a person, then you need to hear what we are about to say. Guilt is an emotional response, and as such is not a good or...
Radioactive Tin117m, or Synovetin, has been sparking conversations among veterinary professionals globally as a promising treatment for canine arthritis with exciting prospects. Earlier this year, we spoke to Dr Matt Brunke from VSC, who has been using this product on...
Veterinary cupping is gaining in popularity, with various cupping units becoming available for effective treatment of canine and equine patients. Following conversations in our various online communities, we share some tips and tricks for successful veterinary...
Continuing education is an essential part of life for any professional, and becomes especially important for professionals in a highly evolving and medically orientated field such as veterinary rehabilitation and hydrotherapy. When we add the complexity of...
Written by Kristine Hamman Investing in modalities for clinical practice can be daunting, especially when we’re faced with a varied case load and a budget that limits the number of tools we can buy. In a recent lecture by Laurie McCauley, she shared which modality...
Written by Kristine HammanThe third Vet Rehab Summit Qualifier last month was a conversation between Kirsten Haussler, Dr Nicole Rombach and Dr David Marlin, who brought different perspectives and backgrounds to a discussion on conducting research while in clinical...
Written by Kristine HammanThroughout the last month, the Vet Rehab Summit Qualifiers on Facebook have been an incredible inspiration and source of knowledge. One of the most information-filled lectures with Dr Nicole Rombach focused on research; what it is, why we...
Written by Kristine Hamman To kick off the Vet Rehab Summit Qualifiers, we chatted to Farrier, Yogi Sharp, and Equine Physiotherapist, Gillian Tabor, about their approach to ‘getting it right’ when it comes to the multidisciplinary team approach. The primary...
We all know that Veterinary Rehabilitation is awesome, and that it works. More often than not, we are just ourselves using our hands, with no fancy equipment or modalities. We are also completely reliant on ourselves and our hands for an income, and this can be a big...