Laurie's Blogs.

 

22
Jun 2024

Understanding the Distinct Approaches of Physical Therapists and Orthopedic Surgeons in Patient Assessment

Laurie Edge-Hughes, BScPT, MAnimSt, CAFCI, CCRT, Cert. Sm. Anim. Acup / Dry Needling

 When it comes to musculoskeletal issues, both physical therapists (PTs) and orthopedic surgeons play crucial roles in diagnosing and treating patients. However, their approaches to patient assessment and treatment planning differ significantly. These differences stem from t...
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15
Jun 2024

Laser Therapy versus Pulsed Electromagnetic Field

Laurie Edge-Hughes, BScPT, MAnimSt, CAFCI, CCRT, Cert. Sm. Anim. Acup / Dry Needling

  I was looking up research on using these modalities in combination, however I ended up finding mostly comparison studies…  So, here we go, let’s dive into this topic! I went into this search a bit biased, but genuinely curious.  There was l...
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08
Jun 2024

What to Notice When Asking a Dog about Pain

Laurie Edge-Hughes, BScPT, MAnimSt, CAFCI, CCRT, Cert. Sm. Anim. Acup / Dry Needling

What to notice when asking a dog about pain.That might sound like a funny way to put it.  You can’t literally ask a dog where it has pain.  This is an argument I’ve heard from some animal physiotherapy deniers in the past.  However, anyone that has work...
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