Laurie's Blogs.

This blog stems from a question sent to me about use of gait analysis platforms.  (Members can find the Q & A in the Forum).  Essentially, the question was what I thought about using a gait analysis platform in clinical practice.  I’ll cut to the end &nda...

I don’t blog much about the tarsus.  Maybe it’s time to talk tarsal joints!  Why the sudden interest?  Well, in going through some journal articles, I found one that was a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis regarding physical impairments in (human) Adu...

So, this week I was referred an interesting case.  It was a nice little Australian Cattle Dog that competes in agility.  Back in October he suffered a presumed slip or something (came back lame on retrieving a ball on uneven ground) and has been in hobbles ever since (5...

I’m sure that all of you are on some kind of social media network.  Facebook.  Instagram.  Linked-In.  Twitter.  (Or Whatever!)  I use Facebook as a marketing platform mostly… and just a little bit of keeping up with family, friends, nei...

 Things happen for a reason!  This week I was having a discussion with the intern that was with us about mobilization for OA joints.  How much time do I spend mobilizing versus other therapies?  To be honest, the answer might surprise you!  And as fate wo...

Today’s blog is inspired by a two journal articles that crossed my desk recently.  While unrelated, they both fit into the category of Neuro and may be useful in enhancing your knowledge or clinical decision making!  Let’s dive in! von Pfeil DJF, Z...

What do you do with the old dog?  Let him rest?  Throw a bunch of cardio at him? Is there something that will help the senior dog live a little longer?  Well, there’s some human research that might shed some light. A journal article, Muscular Strength as...

 You’re smarter than you think and you have more to offer than you realize!  Where is this blog going, you might be wondering?  Well, this past Saturday I had the pleasure of doing a talk for Alberta Dachshund Rescue, and on Tuesday this week, I’ll give...

This week my blog post is inspired by two case reports I read of physiotherapists completing their Diploma in Canine Rehabilitation (our Canadian certification, through the Animal Rehab Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association), and a newsletter from another Canadian Ph...

Only a handful of responses came in regarding the Distance Consult Blog and Survey.  However, the handful that did come in are interesting. Firstly, there was a response to it on the FourLeg Facebook page. “Thanks for bringing this up, Laurie. I think it is o...