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08
Dec 2013

Responses to the 'Issues International' Blog

Following are the responses I received regarding the last blog post.  I include them because I think it's interesting and important to open discussions and provide unique thoughts and perspectives.  That is my intention in passing them along... One PT wrote:Hey Lau...
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01
Dec 2013

Issues International

As you may be aware, I just returned from a whirlwind trip to England. I had 4 different teaching ventures, and got to mingle with physiotherapists, veterinarians, and hydrotherapists.  It was a great trip, but a common theme emerged, that fits in with the dozens of e-mails ...
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24
Nov 2013

Compulsive Licking

Hi Laurie!I'm a vet from Italy, we met at the STAAR last June....and I have a question for you :o) I have an IVDD dachshund, post surgery T13-L1(right ventrolateral herniation). He is recovering well, almost regained all his normal functions but shows compulsive licking...
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17
Nov 2013

Human hip osteoarthritis research that matters

I pulled this literature review from the Four Leg News 2 (1), 2013.  I thought it would be good to share with everyone!  Cheers!  LaurieJigami H, Sato D, Tsubaki A et al. (2012)  Effects of weekly and fortnightly therapeutic exercise on physical function and q...
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10
Nov 2013

Water Treadmill for a Slow to Heal TPLO

Hey Laurie,Quick question for you:  My younger dog, Lucy had the TPLO surgery about 8 weeks ago.  Lucy did really well the first week or two after surgery but then developed an infection that we were on top of right away and it cleared but since then she has not put muc...
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03
Nov 2013

SIJ issues after TTA

Hi LaurieI have my Monday mornings set as rehab review!  Thank you for your website and the work that you do to further rehabilitation continuing education. I am a recent technician CCRP and work part time in a rehabilitation practice and part time in a general practice...
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27
Oct 2013

A weird neuro pug!

Hi Laurie- Here is that weird neuro case that I was telling you about- was wondering if you have any ideas of how we could help this boy out with rehab.  I am starting acupuncture and laser tx on this kid this week. Dobi is a 7 year old castrated Pug- has been to a...
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20
Oct 2013

IVDD Neuro Dog Progressions

Good morning Laurie!   I have another IVDD question.  I have a 4 y.o SF Bichon that had a hemilaminectomy @ left T11-T12 and bilateral @ T12-T13 9/9/13.  She came to me the first time on 9/23/13-walking, trotting actually, wagging her tail, minimally painful, ...
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13
Oct 2013

Get your old dogs moving!

This week’s blog is a video that I posted on my clinic website!  I share thoughts, ideas, and perhaps a bit of a rant... in regards to "Get your old dog moving!!!"  I figured it was good information for everyone (to use or share)!Check it out at: http://youtu...
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06
Oct 2013

What I learned this week

So, if you have been following my e-blasts and/or Facebook posts, you will be aware that I have spent the last week in Germany and then Austria.  I was shown wonderful hospitality and friendship… and I would not hesitate to return!  I even learned new phrases!! &...
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