Laurie's Blogs.
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Nov 2021
Nov 2021
Crazy Cases & More Clinical Reasoning – Part 2
I want to follow up on last week’s blog with a couple of additional cases that have made me scratch my head! In my opinion sound clinical reasoning is a foundational piece of physiotherapy and an area that I would love to see fostered and strengthened in animal rehab....
30
Oct 2021
Oct 2021
Crazy Cases & More Clinical Reasoning – Part 1
This week, I just want to share some crazy cases with you. Some I’ve seen as a second opinion within my clinic. Some that have been sent to me specifically by vets I know. Some that are long time clients. But all weird, or complicated, or chall...
22
Oct 2021
Oct 2021
Activity Monitors for Dogs
Have you ever wondered how many steps your dog takes in a day, or how far he or she goes on a walk, zipping back and forth while you walk in a straight line? Perhaps, you’ve thought about using wearable technology in a research project. Could it be used to valid...
16
Oct 2021
Oct 2021
Why you ask the questions
This blog is brought to you courtesy of two clients who thought they were doing the right thing. But they weren’t! I’ve had two cases recently were I thought, “Good thing they came to see me.” Not because of my magical hands, big brain, a...
09
Oct 2021
Oct 2021
Modifications for Post-Op Cruciate Protocols Depending on Surgical Technique
This is a question I have been posed more than once, “How would your rehab protocol differ with a DeAngelis (extra-capsular) technique versus a TPLO procedure?” My short answer is, “It doesn’t”. However, I thought it might be ...
02
Oct 2021
Oct 2021
Continuing education and competence
I found a quote that I’d like to share. “Be curious as a clinician. You can feel confident with your skills and the research, but strike the balance of being open and critical to new research and ideas. Be willing to be somebody different five years from no...
25
Sep 2021
Sep 2021
Spontaneous Regression of Disc Lesions
Allow me to rock the boat for a moment! In this blog, I want to discuss conservative management of disc lesions. Discs can resorb. They can heal on their own. With our therapy tools and techniques, we can help the process. Let’s dive into the t...
18
Sep 2021
Sep 2021
PRP – What’s new in HUMAN research?
I think it’s important to keep an eye on human research. Realistically, human research receives more funding, there are more practitioners in the field of human research, and I believe we can learn a lot from seeing what’s being done there, in order to guide the...
11
Sep 2021
Sep 2021
Craniosacral Therapy as a Treatment Adjunct
This week, I want to tell you a story about a patient, a quick conversation I had with the owner, AND a recent research article all pertaining to osteopathy and craniosacral techniques. On Saturday, one of my receptionists came to me and asked if I would consider stayi...
04
Sep 2021
Sep 2021
Sarcopenia - A preventable age-related disease sequelae
Muscle is increasingly being recognized as having the character of an endocrine organ. When muscles contract they release signaling molecules called myokines, which have various regulatory effects throughout the body and brain, affecting visceral fat, inflammation levels, and cog...
