2024: Summer / Fall: Volume 13 / Issue 2

22 Sep 2024
Let’s journey through the years to see what we can learn in the literature about lumbosacral transitional vertebra. What are they? What do they look like on X-ray? Classifications. Prevalence. Correlations. lumbar. sacral. sacrum. transition.
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Video Training 244 - Select Manual Assessment Techniques & Clinical Reasoning

18 Aug 2024
Manual therapy is a cornerstone of physical therapy and canine physical rehabilitation. While veterinary literature has tackled the topic of manual therapy treatments in animal patients, little attention has been paid to the assessment techniques and clinical reasoning skills that guide a practitioner towards determining if, when, and where manual therapies will be most effective. This article tackles the topics of clinical reasoning, the functional diagnosis, observational skills, and physical evaluation techniques that serve as prerequisites to the use of manual therapeutics.
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Video Training 243 - Tethered Cord Syndrome

21 Jul 2024
Tethered cord syndrome (TCS) is a neurological disorder resulting from the abnormal attachment of the spinal cord to the surrounding tissues. This condition can lead to progressive neurological deterioration. tethered. tether. cord. LMNL. UMNL. Neurology. Neuro. neurologic. cauda equina.
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Video Training 242: Strain-CounterStrain Part 2

23 Jun 2024
Following up on this new myofascial technique, Strain-CounterStrain, is part two that includes the hind limb and the proposed physiologic mechanisms of action. Enjoy the thought processing and learning on a new (to you) technique for tender points / myofascial trigger points. MTrP. Positional Release. Strain. Counterstrain.
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Video Training 241: Strain-CounterStrain Part 1

19 May 2024
Are you looking for a new technique to try with your patients? How about Strain-Counterstrain. Its an osteopathic technique that works on the myofascial system to address tender point / myofascial trigger points. MTrP. Fascia. Positional Release. Strain. Counterstrain
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Video Training 240: Land-Based Neuro Rehab

21 Apr 2024
What can you do in neuro rehabilitation that doesn't rely on the Underwater Treadmill? Plenty!! This presentation is a compilation of videos to give you ideas and and inspiration to add to your neuro rehab tool kit. Neurological, Neurologic.
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2024: Winter / Spring: Volume 13 / Issue 1

27 Mar 2024
Brachycephalic spines. What is going on in the spines of English bulldogs, French bulldogs, and Pugs? So many abnormalities to choose from! Vertebral malformations, hemi vertebrae, spina bifida, transitional vertebra, meningeal fibrosis... the list goes on! Dive in to learn more!
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Business & Marketing - Part 27 - Successful Partnerships

27 Mar 2024
A successful business partnership contains many factors. Vision. History. Knowledge & Personality factors. Communication. Defining Roles. Acknowledging Limitations. Compromising & Listening. Dedication to Growth. Check out this audio to help you in deciding about whether or who to partner with in business.
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2023: Summer / Fall: Volume 12 / Issue 2

27 Mar 2024
Infraspinatus contractures. Would your recognize one in the early phase? What does the literature say about this condition? Is surgery the only treatment available? This newsletter is a bit of a systematic review of available literature! Enjoy learning about this uncommon shoulder injury.
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Video Training 239: Mobilization of the Cervical Spine

24 Feb 2024
How to assess and mobilize the cervical spine with the side glide technique. Neck. C/S. Mobilize. Mobilization. Cervical. Manual Therapy.
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Video Training 238 - Audio in Video Format - Successful Partnerships

31 Jan 2024
To get this information to you, I am being creative and presenting it as a Video versus an Audio. Nothing to 'see', but lots to listen to!
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PRP Intra-Articular Rehab Protocol

18 Dec 2023
By special request, a protocol for rehab following an intra-articular PRP injection! PRP, platelet-rich plasma, joint, arthritis, osteoarthritis
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Video Training 237: The Hyoid Apparatus & Myofascial Techniques to Treat

19 Nov 2023
The Hyoid Apparatus is a unique structure. It can become injured from trauma, but because of it's association with the tongue, and the fact that it is essentially 'free floating' in the neck, it can pulled or fixated due to muscular or fascial tensions and restrictions. Enjoy watching this video to learn more! MFR, myofascia, hyoid, hyoideus, neck, tongue, throat, larynx, pharynx.
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TICK protocol

09 Oct 2023

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RINGWORM protocol

09 Oct 2023

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LICE protocol

09 Oct 2023

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FLEAS protocol

09 Oct 2023

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DEMODEX MANGE protocol

09 Oct 2023

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SARCOPTIC MANGE protocol

09 Oct 2023

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Video Training 236 - The Vagus Nerve PART 2

24 Sep 2023
The Vagus Nerve. Cranial nerve 10. CN 10. Autonomic Nervous System. ANS. Learn a few more assessment techniques as well as myofascial treatments, treatment using eyes, breathing, manual techniques, and more!
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Vagus Nerve Part 1

24 Sep 2023
The Vagus Nerve - Anatomy and Function
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Vagus Nerve Part 2

24 Sep 2023
The Vagus Nerve - Treatment Strategies
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Video Training 235 - The Vagus Nerve PART 1

27 Aug 2023
The Vagus Nerve. Cranial nerve 10. CN 10. An untapped target to impact health; ranging from joint or systemic inflammation, to gut / GI / gastrointestinal health, and playing a role in our microbiome / microbiota.
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Video Training 234 - BDNF & NGF

24 Jul 2023
Brain-derived neurotrophic factor can influence spinal cord healing as well as degenerative brain diseases. Nerve growth factor can influence peripheral motor neuron injuries and some central nervous system issues as well. What do you need to know about these substances, and can what can we do to influence them?
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Protocol: Demodex Mange

18 Jun 2023
What you need to know about demodex mange. This can be used as a client handout and as part of your policies and procedures manual.
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Protocol: Sarcoptic Mange

18 Jun 2023
What you need to know about sarcoptic mange. This can be used as a client handout and as part of your policies and procedures manual.
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Protocol: Ringworm

18 Jun 2023
What you need to know about ringworm. This can be used as a client handout and as part of your policies and procedures manual.
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Video Training 233: Why Might a Dog Struggle with an Exercise in the Canine Gym?

21 May 2023
Why might a dog struggle with an exercise in the canine gym?In this lecture, Carolyn will walk you through the 7 main factors that could be affecting a dog’s ability to complete an exercise in the canine gym: Behaviour. Environment. Health. Training. Owner mechanics. Fatigue. Equipment. Contrary to popular belief, it is often a combination of multiple factors that can be impacting a dog’s training session, not just one. Whether a dog is in the canine gym for general fitness or to complete their rehabilitation exercises, understanding these factors will directly impact the results achieved.
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Video Training 232: Introduction to Bowen Therapy

23 Apr 2023
What is Bowen Therapy? How might it work? Is there research to back it up? What would Bowen Therapy look like on a dog? Should I try it? tendon. muscle. autonomic nervous system. ANS. relaxation. reflex.
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Select Manual Assessment Techniques

29 Mar 2023
Pre Print: ** Edge-Hughes L, Kramer AL, Acciani R. Select Manual Assessment Techniques and Clinical Reasoning Skills Used in Canine Physical Rehabilitation Before Engaging in Manual Therapy Treatment. Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice. Not yet in print. 2023.
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2023: Winter/Spring: Volume 12 / Issue 1

19 Mar 2023
Cold tail, dead tail, swimmer tail, limber tail, limp tail, flaccid tail... shall I go on? You know what it is. You've likely seen one. Here's what's in the literature to keep you up to date! Enjoy!
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Protocol: Ticks

19 Feb 2023
What you need to know if you find a tick. Can be used to handout to clients. Can be used as part of your policies and procedures manual.
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Protocol: Fleas

19 Feb 2023
What to do if you find fleas. Can be used as a client hand out. Can be used in your policies and procedures manual.
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Protocol: Lice

19 Feb 2023
What to do if you find lice. Can be used as a client handout. Can be used in your policies and procedures manual.
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Video Training 231: Deep Tendon Reflexes

15 Jan 2023
There is an ART to doing tendon reflexes / muscle reflexes (aka muscle stretch reflexes, aka Monosynaptic reflexes). Not only is it important to know how and where to do reflexes, but how to grade them and what different findings mean, and how to interpret 'unusual' results, and so on! neurology. neurologic. IVDD. hyper-reflexia. hyporeflexia. degenerative myelopathy. UMNL. LMNL. motor neuron lesions.
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Video Training 230: The Vertebral Artery in Dogs

18 Dec 2022
Why should you care about the vertebral artery? Should you be concerned about where it lies in regards to acupuncture and certain acupoints? Can dogs suffer vertebral artery insufficiency? Could manipulation impact the vertebral artery? Check out this video to lear more!
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Video Training 229: A Paradigm For Exercise Prescription

20 Nov 2022
There is so much to unpack in this video. So many things to think about when you prescribe exercises. It really is a specialty unto itself! Are you thinking locally, regionally, & globally? Are you taking into account the construct of the exercise (isometric, eccentric, concentric, plyometric, etc)? Are you thinking of stage of tissue healing? Have you established a therapeutic alliance? What about mechanotransduction or the FITT-VP principles or the biopsychosocial elements? See? Already you're thinking about how you prescribe exercise. Check this out!
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Video Training 228 - Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness

23 Oct 2022
Delayed onset muscle soreness. Exercise induced muscle damage. How does it occur? When does it occur? What is the underlying pathology? How to diagnose? How to treat? Where's the evidence? Check out this video to learn more about DOMS and EIMD!
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2022: Summer/Fall: Volume 11, Issue 2

18 Sep 2022
The Post-Op Cruciate Rehabilitation Edition. Are you tired of hearing, "Show me the evidence that rehab will make my patients better after CCL surgery"? This newsletter will give you the tools (i.e the information) OR, the document itself to present to the 'nay sayers' to help convince them that REHAB makes a difference!
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Video Training 227: Joint Compressions - How to & Literature Review

22 Aug 2022
Joint compression can be used both as an ASSESSMENT technique (as part of a full physical evaluation that adds to your clinical reasoning) AND as a TREATMENT technique. This video goes through the 'how to' for each joint AND dives into the literature to see what is out there on the subject! shoulder. elbow. carpus. hip. stifle. tarsus. mechanoreceptors.
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Video Training 226: The Buzz on Cannabis

24 Jul 2022
Looking to update your knowledge on Cannabis? Would your patient benefit from CBD? Did you know there are veterinary cannabis consultants? Watch this presentation by Tania Costa VCC to learn about this substance that has a lot of potential.
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Video Training 225: Things You Wish You Knew

26 Jun 2022
Compilation of a survey on this topic. Have a watch and a listen to feel 'not so alone', give you direction, solidify your thoughts, help you choose a direction, and so on! Learning. Advice. Starting. Practice. Business. Marketing.
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Business & Marketing - Part 26 - Firing Woes

22 May 2022
Forbes Magazine cites that 46% of new hires will fail within 18 months of being hired! More shockingly up to 20% of new hires don’t make it past the first 45 days, and this number is even higher with ‘new adults’. Firing, Fired, Termination, Dismissed, Laid-off, Let go
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Video Training 224: Chest Physio / PT

24 Apr 2022
Are you treating patients in an acute care setting? Have you tried or wondered if chest physio / PT techniques would work in a canine patient? Have a patient with a lung condition? Then check this out!cardiopulmonary rehab. percussion. percussions. postural drainage. vibration. rib springing. facilitated cough. assisted cough. pulmonary.
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2022: Winter/Spring: Volume 11, Issue 1

20 Mar 2022
Traction! Where's the research? Human. Animal. It's there! Check this out to learn the mechanisms of how traction works, and what research tells us about how / how much, etc. Spinal decompression. Tractioning. Intervertebral decompression. vertebra. disc. herniation. extrusion. bulge. discogenic. vertebral. neuro. neurologic. neurological.
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Video Training 223: Fibrotic Myopathy

20 Feb 2022
Check out this video to learn what the literature has to say about fibrotic myopathy, how to assess it, how to treat it, and the results of the survey for how your colleagues have dealt with fibrotic myopathy. Fibrotic Myopathy, semitendinosis myopathy, gracilis myopathy, muscle contracture, fibrous tissue, gait, police dogs, working dogs, agility dogs, hamstring injury, hamstrings.
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Video Training 222: Pulsed Electromagnetic Field

23 Jan 2022
By special request, information on pulsed electromagnetic field therapy, PEMF, PST, pulsed signal therapy, magnetic field therapy... and so on. Watch and learn about the history of this device, mechanisms of action, indications, and clinical applications. See what you think!
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Video Training 221: Retraining Movement in the Neurologic Dog

19 Dec 2021
Your next patient is a neuro dog, affected with 'whatever' kind of neurologic lesion. You know you need to work on function and retraining movement. Where do you start? This video takes you on a thought processing journey to help you plan you rehab session with sequenced movement in mind!
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Video Training 220: Cranial Electrostimulation

21 Nov 2021
Looking for a new pain management tool? What about cranial electrostimulation, CES, Microcurrent, MENS, MET, Alpha-Stim? Essentially a pain mitigation strategy that targets the brain. Check out this video to learn more!
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2021: Fall: Volume 10, Issue 4

24 Oct 2021
OTHER sporting dogs research update! This edition of Four Leg News brings you recent research on Flyball, Sled Dogs, and Canicross injuries. Skijoring. Bikejoring. Mushing.
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Video Training 219: Comprehensive Management of Iliopsoas Strains

19 Sep 2021
This is a talk I gave at the IAVRPT virtual conference May of 2021.  I have to admit that I learned a lot from doing the research into this topic.  It could also be called UPDATE ON TENDON REHAB, because the information within pertains to all tendons... it's just been spun to think about how to apply it to iliopsoas.  So, please watch and be prepared to learn a lot as well! 
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Video Training 218: Canine STAPL

22 Aug 2021
Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Abductor Pollicis Longus. Thank you to Helen Robartes for this contribution.  I had seen Helen mention a presentation that she had done on this topic (which I had never heard of), so I asked if she would record it for Four Leg so that I could share it with all of you!
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2021: Summer: Volume 10, Issue 3

18 Jul 2021
Working dogs research update! This edition of Four Leg News brings you recent research on hunting / working dogs. You’ll find included articles on New Zealand working stock dogs, Military dogs, Police and Search and Rescue dogs. An interesting study that looked at a genome comparison between sport-hunting dogs and terriers is included. As well, some information on the best cooling methods for working dogs and sacroiliac joint findings in young working Labrador Retrievers.
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Video Training 217: GOLPP / Laryngeal Paralysis

20 Jun 2021
Laryngeal Paralysis, Lar-Par, LP, Geriatric Onset Laryngeal Paralysis, GOLPP... all refer to parts or the whole of a problem affecting not just the airway and ability for a dog to breath, but also a neurologic issue that affects dog's movement as well.  Click to view some background information on GOLPP, rehab suggestions, and what I've been doing as a treatment for these dogs.
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2021: Winter: Volume 10, Issue 1

19 May 2021
Agility Update! In this issue learn about kinematics of jumping and muscle activation. This is part 1 of 'what's new' in dog sport literature. Enjoy
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Video Training 216: K9 Align System

16 May 2021
The K9 Align is a patented product designed to help dogs with hip dysplasia and/or hip arthritis. Have a watch to learn more and see a couple of case studies that benefited by using this product. Thank you to Lisa Bedenbaugh for your contributions!
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2021: Spring: Volume 10, Issue 2

18 Apr 2021
Agility Update part 2! In this issue learn about kinematics related to the A-frame, digit injuries, handler and dog injuries, and return to sport. Enjoy!
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Designing A Rehab Program

21 Mar 2021
What do I do??? This audio is intended to help you slow down and think, no matter the case that walks through your door. You may or may not have a diagnosis, but you can create a problem list and subsequently goals to address those problems and then formulate a plan for which tools you can use to achieve your goals! The article to accompany this can be found in the Articles "Miscellaneous" section & "Business of Canine Rehab" section
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Miscellaneous: Designing A Rehab Program

21 Mar 2021
What are your rehab Goals? What tools do you have in your Rehab Tool Box? (This goes along with the Audio-Designing A Rehab Program
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Designing A Rehab Program

21 Mar 2021
What are your rehab Goals? What tools do you have in your Rehab Tool Box? (This goes along with the Audio-Designing A Rehab Program
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Video Training 215: Swimmer's Syndrome in Puppies

21 Feb 2021
Swimmer's Syndrome, swimming puppy, turtle pup, flat puppy syndrome, twisted leg syndrome, pectus excavatum... all terms that have been used or associated with this condition. Watch this video to learn more about this condition and most importantly how to treat it! swimmer. Swimmer's. Swimmer. swimmer's.
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Evidence Based Manual Therapy

24 Jan 2021
Does your patient have a joint injury? A spine injury? Rib pain? Sacroiliac joint issues? Then manual therapy can make all the difference! Manual therapy is a mainstay of physiotherapy and rehabilitative practice and can improve both pain and stiffness in your veterinary patients. Come to learn more about manual therapy! This is a long one - 50 minutes - so grab a cup of coffee and stay a while!
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Video Training 214: Acupoints for Wellbeing

20 Dec 2020
Based on one of my own acupuncture sessions, and then trialing the same points on dogs, I now present you an amazing treatment adjunct for any of your senior or deconditioned dogs! Wellness points for overall wellbeing!
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Video Training 213: Gua Sha - Part 2

06 Dec 2020
Part 2 of the Gua Sha, IASTM, Graston, instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization / manipulation. In this video, we look at the literature & research on the subject AND how to apply this technique to dogs. Another fascial technique for your tool kit! (Chinese soup spoon technique, scraping technique, coining technique, work that fascia!)
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Video Training 212: Gua Sha - Part 1

22 Nov 2020
Gua Sha, IASTM, Graston, instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization / manipulation. Check this out for a novel technique to try on yourself (and then your dog, and then your canine patients). Another fascial technique to add to your tool kit! Great for fascia, tendon, & muscle! Also known as Chinese soup spoon technique, scraping technique, or coining technique.
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Outcome Measures & Forms: FINFUN Neurologic Function Testing

06 Nov 2020
Bostrom et al (2018) The Finnish Neurological Function Testing Battery
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2020: Nov-Dec: Volume 9, Issue 6

06 Nov 2020
Objective Outcome Measures - the final instalment! This time we dive into neurologic function, neuro scoring, scales to quantify neurological gait dysfunctions, and a battery of tests to grade overall neurologic function in dogs.
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Outcome Measures & Forms: Olby Functional Neuro Scoring System

06 Nov 2020
Olby et al (2001) Neuro Scoring System
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Outcome Measures & Forms: cBBB Canine Neuro Locomotor Scale

06 Nov 2020
Song et al (2016) Canine Neuro Locomotor Scale
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Video Training 211: Return to Sport Testing Case Study

25 Oct 2020
Determine fitness or appropriateness for return to sport should be an objective process. In this video, I present a case on which I tested my own Return to Sport Testing measures. Note: The Return to Sport Testing Checklist can be found in Article, Outcome Measures & Canine Athlete Considerations.Enjoy!
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Canine Athlete Considerations: Return To Sport Testing Checklist

25 Oct 2020
Check list of tests for a Return To Sport evaluation
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Outcome Measures & Forms: Return To Sport Testing Checklist

25 Oct 2020
Check list of tests for a Return To Sport evaluation.
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Business & Marketing - Part 25 - Stay Small

11 Oct 2020
This audio was inspired by a book that was given to me entitled ReWork.  A nice easy to read book that challenges your thinking when it comes to your business.  Should growth always be your goal? Are you better off as a small business?  Is it actually advantageous to stay small?   Are there things that you are doing that are 'big business' in mentality, but useless as a smaller business?  Have a listen (and send me your feedback!)
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Video Training 210: Tips for Treating Cats

27 Sep 2020
Thank you to Kim Barrett, PT of Paws Animal Rehab based in Edmonton, Canada for her fabulous contribution to this video. Cats are tricky creatures to perform rehab on! This video gives you ideas and suggestions for how to be successful in you cat therapy sessions! Enjoy!
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Video Training 209: A Puppy Litter Assessment

13 Sep 2020
By popular demand (and good timing), I'm able to present to you a FULL puppy litter assessment. This is a long one! 58 minutes. I didn't edit anything. Watch my hands. Listen to the dialogue and commentary. This could be a wonderful addition to your list of services! Enjoy!
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2020: Sept-Oct: Volume 9, Issue 5

30 Aug 2020
Objective Outcome Measures continued. This time we look at pressure algometry. Also known as mechanical threshold testing (MTT) and mechanical nociceptive testing (MNT), this is a quantifiable objective measurement of mechanical pressure to evoke a response. Learn more and see if this tool is one you'd like to use clinically!
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The Safety of Shockwave Therapy

22 Aug 2020
The Safety of Shockwave (part 1) is a document created for the Animal Rehab Division as part of our discussions with the College of Veterinarians of Ontario.
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The Safety of Shockwave - Part 2

22 Aug 2020
Part 2 of Shockwave Safety is a part of a follow up letter to the College of Veterinarians of Ontario to address their specific concerns regarding the safety of shockwave. (There are also references regarding laser - consider it a bonus!)
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Video Training 208: Conducting a Sporting Dog Baseline Assessment

16 Aug 2020
Are you looking at conducting a Sporting Dog Baseline Assessment? Here's what we did at my clinic. Take what works for you! The Articles section, under Canine Athletes has two forms & templates for you to use / customize. Have fun!
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Canine Athlete Considerations: Sporting Dog Baseline Assessment REPORT Template

14 Aug 2020
This is a report of findings template for a sporting dog baseline assessment. Change it as needed.
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Canine Athlete Considerations: Sporting Dog Baseline Assessment Measurement Form

14 Aug 2020
This is the form used to capture the objective measurements taken at our sporting dog baseline assessment day. Modify as appropriate for your use!
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Video Training 207: Conditioning the Canine Athlete - Part 2

02 Aug 2020
In part two of Conditioning the Canine Athlete, we'll look at the literature as it pertains to balance, flexibility, agility, core stability, warm up and cool down. Then, I'll try to put it all together to summarize.
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Miscellaneous: Common Vet & PT Acronyms

26 Jul 2020
By special request - and admittedly incomplete - 2020 version of Common Canine Rehab Vet & PT Acronyms. E-mail me when you have a list of more to add! acronyms, terminology, shorthand, charting, chart notes, cheat sheet
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Video Training 206: Conditioning the Canine Athlete - Part 1

19 Jul 2020
This is part one of Conditioning the Canine Athlete. I wanted to review human literature to see what kinds of training actually made a difference to sport performance. Part one covers Requirements of a conditioning program, Basic pre-season conditioning, Review of sport-specific skills, and the concepts of Power Training, and High Intensity Interval Training.
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2020: July-Aug: Volume 9, Issue 4

05 Jul 2020
Outcome Measures - Lameness Scales / Lameness Scores / Subjective Lameness Evaluation. Did you know that there isn't a validated subjective lameness measurement tool? However, because objective measurement tools aren't always feasible or available in clinical practice, we might as well look at what we can find to help quantify lameness in day to day practice. Enjoy the read!
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Microbiota & Musculoskeletal Health

21 Jun 2020
A healthy microbiome (gut bacteria) is imperative for good health. Not only is it useful for proper digestive functioning, but having a flourishing microbiota is being shown to have a positive impact on musculoskeletal conditions (such as osteoarthritis) as well! Check this out!
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Video Training 205: Infrared Thermography- Part 2 - How To & Clinical Observations

07 Jun 2020
Part two of Infrared Thermography (IRT) looks at how to use the tool for best effectiveness. Thank you to Meghan Laing (Regina, Sk, Canada) for the first part of this video. The second part of the video looks at correlations with infrared thermography and our clinical findings.
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Miscellaneous: Thinking like a PT / Physio

31 May 2020
An oldy! Created circa 2004 (likely earlier). How to think like a PT was created to help non-PTs look at cases and problem solve or categorize their clinical finding to help make the best educated guess on underlying pathology. I've been asked about this document and just dug it up recently. (I didn't even edit it for typos... just putting it up as is.) Maybe it'll help someone!
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Video Training 204: Infrared Thermography - Part 1 - Literature Review

24 May 2020
Are you wondering about Infrared Thermography? Wondering if it's a tool worth investing in? Could IRT be part of your diagnostic line up? Is infrared thermography a good outcome measure? How accurate is it compared to internal body temperatures? This literature review will help you to become objective about this tool and to decide if or how to utilize it in your practice!
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2020: May-June: Volume 9, Issue 3

10 May 2020
More Objective Outcome Measures! This time FourLeg News looks into Stance Analysis / Weight Bearing Measures. There are research articles reviewed that look at commercially available stance analysis equipment and also the use of bathroom scales as a means for measuring weight bearing! Enjoy the read!
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Video Training 203: Proprioceptive Foot Wraps

26 Apr 2020
A big thank you to Jenny Moe of Moe Love Myofascial Release based in San Francisco for providing her portion of this video and for being the inspiration behind my portion of the video (where I used the information Jenny provides and apply it to a recent patient of mine.) I think you will like this as a practical solution for dogs that have some toe scuffing troubles.
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Video Training 202: Homemade Carts

12 Apr 2020
Check out this video to learn how you can make a PVC cart that can be used for newly paralyzed dogs or severely debilitated dogs as a measure to get them up, get them going, test their function, and so on!
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Video Training 201: Limb Circumference

29 Mar 2020
Following up on the limb circumference newsletter, I thought a video of how I (personally) try to be consistent with how I measure limb circumference. An outcome measure that matters! With a little bit of humour thrown in...
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2020: Mar-Apr: Volume 9, Issue 2

15 Mar 2020
Continuing on the Objective Outcomes theme, this edition of FourLeg News is all about Limb circumference. Important are the parts regarding validity, reliability, etc. Everything you wanted to know about limb circumference as an outcome measure all in one place! Happy learning! Yay outcome measures!
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Video Training 200: Shockwave Part 3

01 Mar 2020
Part 3 (the finale) of the Shockwave series. In this video you will how to convert the data (Radial versus Focused), Discussion of Customized Protocols, How often to use it, Frequently asked questions, and some Case Studies! Enjoy!
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Video Training 199: Shockwave Part 2

16 Feb 2020
Part 2 of the Shockwave training focuses on it's use for Non-unions and Stress Fractures, Osteoarthritis, Back pain, Trigger points... and something 'surprising'!
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Video Training 198: Shockwave Part 1

02 Feb 2020
What do you need to know about SHOCKWAVE? Watch part 1 of this 3-part series to learn more. This episode contains information about the history, types, parameters, indications, effects, and contraindications of shockwave. As well, we dive into use for tendons, plantarfasciitis, canine tendons... and a surprise use!
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Video Training 197: Going Mobile

19 Jan 2020
This video is courtesy of Tania Costa. Tania has recently changed her business structure to be in a brick and mortar business to being mobile and part time in a home-based business. Check out this video to learn more about the transition and how the transition has gone.
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2020: Jan-Feb: Volume 9, Issue 1

05 Jan 2020
Objective Outcome Measures: In this edition of FourLeg News we look at goniometric use in canine studies. Validity of the goniometer, as well as measurements of canine extremity joints in different breeds are reported here! Dive on in and update your goniometry knowledge!
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Video Training 196: Senior Dog Advice

21 Dec 2019
This video is a compilation of small video clips that we did for Senior Dog Month at my clinic, The Canine Fitness Centre. You might find some of the tips useful! As well, I'd like you to be inspired to create similar videos around a theme as a social media marketing strategy for your practice! Enjoy!
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