Laurie's Blogs.
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Aug 2013
Aug 2013
Body temperature, geriatrics, obesity & thermoregulation
Well I didn’t know what to write about today… so I started to just look around my office for things to inspire me. I picked up the proceedings from the VEPRA conference in Italy… and read a passage about thermoregulation. Effective thermoregulation ...
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Aug 2013
Aug 2013
Help... I need some motivation!
Hi Laurie!Just needing someone who understands to listen for a moment. I'm feeling quite overwhelmed and frustrated all at the same time. I have been struggling for a year now to get my rehab business up and going. I think I spend more time trying to learn how to market than...
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Aug 2013
Aug 2013
Tarsal hyperextension
Hi Laurie,I got your email and figured I would send you a question! Today I saw a 6-month-old puppy who had a tibia/ fibula fracture that was splinted for the last 6 weeks. It was originally placed in a bi valve splint by our surgeon (owner could not afford surgical r...
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Aug 2013
Aug 2013
Cerebellar hypoplasia... suggestions?
The Question: What can rehab / physio do for a very ataxic dog with cerebellar hypoplasia? My Answer: My thoughts are to:Bandage him with an ace bandage / tensor bandage - to connect his front end to his back end. Not too tight, just a little tension as a rem...
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Jul 2013
Jul 2013
Gait abnormalities with a neuro dog
Hi Laurie,I have a dog that underwent a laminectomy (x 2 actually...2 different times!). This recovery is going ok, but since it was a second insult and because she is a senior, I am not optimistic for a full recovery. However, she is walking and functional (yea!), bu...
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Jul 2013
Jul 2013
Palpating Iliopsoas
This blog takes you to a video on how to palpate for iliopsoas. It was a question sent to me by e-mail, and I figured this would be useful for anyone wanting to see it versus just read about it!http://youtu.be/oVDJVoMPk_8Cheers!Laurie...
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Jul 2013
Jul 2013
IVDD Regression - thought processing...
Hi Laurie,I am new to rehab-just a few months, so don't have a lot of experience under my belt. I've been a practicing small animal vet for 16 years, started acupuncture 4 years ago, and acquired my CCRT at the end of last year. I am rehabbing a dog for our shelter. &n...
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Jul 2013
Jul 2013
Fibrotic Myopathy... Question of the Week!
Hi Laurie,I am getting a new referral for a shepherd with fibrotic myopathy.Any new developments that you know of for treatment for these guys?Haven't seen him yet, but I assume that US, deep tissue work and stretching are the biggies for treatment?Any prognostics you can provide...
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Jun 2013
Jun 2013
Chondroitin and Bladder Stones??
Hi Laurie,I wanted to write a question on your website, but I wasn't sure if there was a forum or should just email you.I was reviewing your info on Glucosamine/Chondroitin. I have recently been told by a Nutriceutical Rep that the FDA told them they had to put a warning on...
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Jun 2013
Jun 2013
Laser versus acupuncture
Hi LaurieLoving your info, can quote me on that!I use acupuncture heaps but seems like laser would be useful as well. Also, would it be useful to tell us what the advantages/disadvantages of both would be? obvious needle phobias, supersensitive would be better with laser, but I h...