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04
Nov 2023

Immune Mediated Polyarthritis in Dogs

Laurie Edge-Hughes, BScPT, MAnimSt, CAFCI, CCRT, Cert. Sm. Anim. Acup / Dry Needling

To the best of my knowledge, I have only seen two cases of IMPA (immune-mediated Polyarthritis).  The first case, I was the one that detected the abnormalities (switching and multiple joint swellings from treatment to treatment) and referred back to the DVM for further inves...
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28
Oct 2023

Growing a Canine Brain

Laurie Edge-Hughes, BScPT, MAnimSt, CAFCI, CCRT, Cert. Sm. Anim. Acup / Dry Needling

 Another interesting blog crossed my path.  This one by Dr. Karen Becker.https://www.barkandwhiskers.com/2023-10-16-growing-dog-brain/  So, instead of rehashing the blog above, I thought I’d 1) look at the original research, and then 2) See what else I c...
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21
Oct 2023

Novel reasons why a set of wheels might be beneficial for your canine patient

Laurie Edge-Hughes, BScPT, MAnimSt, CAFCI, CCRT, Cert. Sm. Anim. Acup / Dry Needling

Perhaps you’ve seen this blog already.   I just came across it recently and figured it was too good not to share! https://www.handicappedpets.com/blog/puppy-mobility-loss/ It lists out a number of cases / conditions where a cart / wheelchair might be ben...
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14
Oct 2023

Canine Flexion Test for Orthopedic Joint Pain

Laurie Edge-Hughes, BScPT, MAnimSt, CAFCI, CCRT, Cert. Sm. Anim. Acup / Dry Needling

I found an article that I wanted to dive into deeper.  So, this week’s blog post takes you along that journey with me. Here’s the article:Front Vet Sci. 2022 Dec 15;9:1064795.HistoryThe flexion test comes from equine veterinary practice as a physical examina...
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06
Oct 2023

The tail of two lumbosacral disc disease dogs

Laurie Edge-Hughes, BScPT, MAnimSt, CAFCI, CCRT, Cert. Sm. Anim. Acup / Dry Needling

On my first day back to work, I had two different dogs booked that morning – both with lumbosacral disc disease.  Their trajectory along the therapy / healing process has been interesting, and really does highlight how care needs to be targeted to the dog in front of y...
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30
Sep 2023

Are Routine Radiographs Necessary for Follow Up of Dog Recovering Postoperatively from Medial Patellar Luxation?

Laurie Edge-Hughes, BScPT, MAnimSt, CAFCI, CCRT, Cert. Sm. Anim. Acup / Dry Needling

A retrospective research study endeavored to answer this question, “Are routine radiographs necessary for follow up of dog recovering postoperatively from medial patellar luxation (MPL)?”  I find the question, the scenario, and the outcome fascinating.  ...
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23
Sep 2023

Checkups, Tune Ups, and Maintenance

Laurie Edge-Hughes, BScPT, MAnimSt, CAFCI, CCRT, Cert. Sm. Anim. Acup / Dry Needling

 In the human world, I was taught, that as a physiotherapist, my goal was to treat a patient with the goal to get them to ‘discharge’.  Maintenance was frowned upon.  Perhaps it was just because insurance companies didn’t want to pay for maintenan...
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16
Sep 2023

Part 2 – Reducing Distractions & Increasing Productivity

Laurie Edge-Hughes, BScPT, MAnimSt, CAFCI, CCRT, Cert. Sm. Anim. Acup / Dry Needling

Thank you to the folks that responded to the survey from last week.  What I LOVE is that many of you already have found or are doing some of the things that the author of the book – Stolen Focus – has researched to be valuable.  Let’s dive in! Wha...
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09
Sep 2023

Reducing Distraction & Increasing Productivity

Laurie Edge-Hughes, BScPT, MAnimSt, CAFCI, CCRT, Cert. Sm. Anim. Acup / Dry Needling

I am listening to a very interesting book right now.  It’s called “Stolen Focus – Why you can’t pay attention – and how to think deeply again” by Johan Hari.  I can’t tell you what drew me to this book, but sometimes you see thi...
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02
Sep 2023

Working with Fascia

Laurie Edge-Hughes, BScPT, MAnimSt, CAFCI, CCRT, Cert. Sm. Anim. Acup / Dry Needling

You might be living under a rock if you’ve not heard that the fascial system provides a new way to access various structures further removed from just the tissues below the surface of the skin.   I came across an interesting randomized clinical trial that loo...
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