Laurie's Blogs.
05
Oct 2024
Oct 2024
Head Tilting in Dogs
I came across what I think to be a super cute study! Sommese A, Miklósi Á, Pogány Á, Temesi A, Dror S, Fugazza C. An exploratory analysis of head-tilting in dogs. Anim Cogn. 2022 Jun;25(3):701-705. So, I wanted to share it! This re...
28
Sep 2024
Sep 2024
Horner’s Syndrome
This past weekend, I was asked to see a cat with possible vestibular disease. However, the cat also had a bit of Horner’s syndrome and was on antibiotics for an ear infection. So, I did some neuro tests (hopping, placing, flexor withdrawal). They wer...
21
Sep 2024
Sep 2024
What percentage of dogs over 8 years of age have osteoarthritis?
Glad you asked! A recent studies answers that exact question. Here’s the answer. A little bit of background Primary osteoarthritis (OA) is idiopathic and associated with aging and obesity. In dogs, it is more commonly secondary, arising from structural...
14
Sep 2024
Sep 2024
TECAR Therapy Overview
From that blog a couple of weeks ago – the review of the paper about rehab following femoral head and neck excision – there was a mention of Tecar therapy. I thought, geez, I’m out of the loop, I need to look that up! So I did! Gues...
07
Sep 2024
Sep 2024
Understanding the Short Collateral Ligaments of the Tarsal Joints in Dogs
The tarsal joint, or hock, in dogs is a complex structure that plays a crucial role in their mobility and stability. Among the various components of this joint are the collateral ligaments, which are essential for maintaining joint stability during movement. These ligaments can b...
31
Aug 2024
Aug 2024
Rehab for a Post-Femoral Head & Neck Resection
I came across the following Pre-Print paper, because it had cited one of my previously written papers. Caramico M & De Dominicus S. Advancing Physiatric Care: A Comprehensive Case Study on Laser Therapy and Hydrotherapy Integration Post-Femoral head and Neck Resect...
24
Aug 2024
Aug 2024
Non-Surgical IVDD Recovery
Have you read this study? If you’re in rehab, you NEED to know about this study. Khan S, Jeffery ND, Freeman P. Recovery of ambulation in small, nonbrachycephalic dogs after conservative management of acute thoracolumbar disk extrusion. J Vet In...
17
Aug 2024
Aug 2024
Veterinary Diagnoses / Physical Therapy Diagnoses / Functional Diagnoses
I’ve been thinking a lot about diagnoses of late. I’ve been challenged to justify that a physiotherapist (with training in animal rehabilitation) can make a diagnosis. I think we would all agree that non-veterinarians do not make medical diagno...
10
Aug 2024
Aug 2024
Cruciate Injuries and Yellow Labrador Retrievers
This blog is just a short little burst of random knowledge, sure to make your more interesting this week at work as you chat with clients and colleagues! It’s based on the following study: Lee BT, Baker LA, Momen M, Terhaar H, Binversie EE, Sample SJ, ...
03
Aug 2024
Aug 2024
Do Dogs With Elbow Osteoarthritis Need Full Elbow Flexion? Understanding Canine Elbow Functionality
When considering the functionality of a dog's joints, a common concern is whether full range of motion, particularly in and arthritic elbow, is necessary for a dog to lead a normal, active life. Elbow osteoarthritis often results in a loss of elbow flexion. If the sam...
