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Laurie,

I loved the SI tutorial and I love the fact that we chiropractic vets and physios are crossing more and more over. I am also a victim of unstable SI but all well for now with regular adjustments by brilliant chiropractor, and yoga did cause it to flare up big time. Pilates is way forward for me.

Veerle Dejonckheere

Bath or Bristol, UK

www.chapelfarmrehab.com

www.integratedveterinarycare.co.uk  

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 Laurie, I loved your SI video, it is exactly what I do with tensor bandages (ace bandages / elastic bandages), and for iliopsoas releases, lumbosacral releases.  I hold the tensor when I first start exercising them to keep that pressure on. I have tried doing more wraps - TTouch style - both sides tail and under, actually crossing in front of symphysis pubis to provide a bit of support there and then up sides, tied on the back.   I really like the straightforward anchor type thing. I will try and let you know what I find. Try using a tensor and do the snug tie. It works easily, and I have all different widths, to find the best match.

Again, when I have someone who will video for me with an iPad or iPhone, both which I don't have, I can continue the video, and show the front-end wrap stuff I do with it. I do have them exercise with it. A little elasticity in the fabric is better for movement in agility. Belts and laces may be abrasive.

Silvia Lavallee

Winnipeg

http://physio-sil.webs.com/

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Laurie,

Thank you for your video presentation on SIJ problems in dogs and mentioning my name with respect to strapping.

I want to share photos of what I have come up with in conjunction with a client. Java is an 8 year old GSD cross that was hit by a car, sustaining a fractured left ileum. The radiographs taken at the time of the accident also showed spondylosis at L6-L7. We used a neoprene strap with a piece of velcro at the one end. These are sold as "thigh slimmers" at discount stores. We cut out the fabric at the hips to enable the strap to fit far enough back over the lower spine and SIJ areas. For male dogs, you can also cut out a section for the penis.  The inside of the neoprene fabric "sticks" to the dog's coat, so there is no movement of the strap at all. The dogs seem to find the fabric very comfortable and there is a nice stretch to it.

Since Java, I have also used the design for a dog with L7-S1 problems and another dog with L7-S1 and SIJ issues.

After watching your video, I wondered about securing a second strip of neoprene in a caudal fashion as well. I will have to experiment further.

Happy to share this with your broader audience. 

Lorna Clarke

Canine Rehab Saskatoon 

http://caninerehab.ca/