Laurie's Blogs.
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Jun 2013
Jun 2013
A Teres Major Case
Hi Laurie! Sorry to bother you do quickly again! My hospital manager has a very high level flyball dog - 4 yr old whippet. Acutely lame 3 weeks ago at competition . First evaluation by her revealed nothing, then later in day he yelped when she pulled his LF out to the...
02
Jun 2013
Jun 2013
Failure & Clinical Reasoning
Today's blog was inspired by a couple of different scenarios:I had an e-mail asking me about head shaking and neck pain (in two dogs that were clear of having ear infections). So I went back through my 'rolodex' of past patients in my mind and thought - YES… I have s...
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May 2013
May 2013
Frustrating TPLO case
Laurie,I have a frustrating case that is avoiding all the tricks. We have a 3 year old Boarder Collie that was originally referred for left iliopsoas, had one visit then 10 days later came in non weight bearing and painful and effusive in stifle. No pain on iliopsoas ...
19
May 2013
May 2013
Laser and the FHO
Question:Hi Laurie,Could you give me your insight please; an older dog with a new FHO; they think it was a chronic problem, but it is a rescue so not sure. Could you please tell me what areas would be best to laser after this FHO?Many thanks!Answer:I'd be happy to add my thoughts...
12
May 2013
May 2013
Timing of your treatments
I just spent the last 30 minutes dry-needling my hip, thigh and shin… and man oh man, I am in agony now! It all felt good at the time - and it took away the pain I was having in each area, but now I have a whole new kind of pain and I can barely walk!!! Great i...
05
May 2013
May 2013
YOUR Comments - Taping, Theraband & Core Stability
Loved the video [Taping, Theraband & Core Stability] and the concept. If you get the chance check out Dermoneuromodulation (DNM)...I know it's a mouthful. A fellow Canadian of yours, Diane Jacobs, is the driving force behind it. And it's along the lines of the k-taping....
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Apr 2013
Apr 2013
The Magic Wand & Dishwasher
There is a problem out there (in the veterinary world) whereby ‘magic’ has the potential to make a bad name for all of us engaged in animal rehab!I am speaking, of course, about the use of laser (magic wand) and underwater treadmill (magic dishwasher) without s...
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Apr 2013
Apr 2013
I don’t have an UWT!
Hi Laurie!
Okay, business question for you. How do you deal with the clients who call for water therapy? I’ve only been in business 6 months or so and without a financial backer, an underwater treadmill is just a dream right now. I receive quite a few calls from clie...
14
Apr 2013
Apr 2013
Thoughts on Treatment Planning & Delegation
A question was asked of me about treatment planning and delegation, and my thoughts on the subject. The following is my reply.
You first have to be conscious / specific about your GOALS... i.e. what do you want to accomplish at that particular time:
Pain / Inflamma...
07
Apr 2013
Apr 2013
GUEST BLOG – Anal Sac Issues
Guest Blog: Anal Sac Issues
Dr. Jill Kusba, DVM, MS, CCRT, CVA,CVCH, CVT
Care Animal Clinic, Brookfield, WI.
Thank you so much for your videos tutorials. I noticed that in one video you mentioned that a client asked, “Could it be the anal sacs?”
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