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31
Aug 2024

Rehab for a Post-Femoral Head & Neck Resection

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

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...
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24
Aug 2024

Non-Surgical IVDD Recovery

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

  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...
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17
Aug 2024

Veterinary Diagnoses / Physical Therapy Diagnoses / Functional Diagnoses

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

  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...
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10
Aug 2024

Cruciate Injuries and Yellow Labrador Retrievers

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

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, ...
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03
Aug 2024

Do Dogs With Elbow Osteoarthritis Need Full Elbow Flexion? Understanding Canine Elbow Functionality

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

 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...
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26
Jul 2024

How to Niche your Canine Physiotherapy / Rehab Practice

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

 Last week we talked about ‘Why’ you should consider niching your canine rehab practice.  This week, we’ll chat about the ‘how’ and ‘what’ in regard to canine rehab niches. Niche areas of practice in canine physical therapy...
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20
Jul 2024

Benefits of Niching your Canine Physical Therapy / Rehabilitation Practice

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

I get it, you want to be all things to all dogs that might need any form of canine rehabilitation.  You can do that, but you might be better off to create a nice little niche market for yourself.  This blog delves into the how and why of niching your canine physical the...
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12
Jul 2024

Early Spay and Neuter Risks, but Now With Information About 5 More Breeds

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

I reported on a study a few years ago, about the associated risk factors for early spay or neuter.  It was a paper that covered 35 different breeds.  Well, that research has continued and expanded even further!  Check out this paper (and ones from the past) to help...
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06
Jul 2024

Kinesiology Taping – Do You Really Need to Know What You’re Doing?

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

 Today I want to dive into kinesiology taping / K-taping / kinesiotaping.  More importantly, is it imperative that you follow the various taping rules in order to make an impact on postural control, proprioception, and/or joint positional sense? I found a couple of...
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29
Jun 2024

Anconeus Muscle Injury

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

 I randomly came across a journal article about an anconeus muscle injury in a juvenile greyhound.  I’ve never heard of such a thing!  When I teach anatomy, anconeus is one of the muscles that I say, “This is just a muscle that you need to know about if...
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