24 Apr 2014

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20 Apr 2014
Handout 1 that goes with the MTrP Mini Course Part 1
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20 Apr 2014
Bonus Video… Needling trapezius and scapular muscles on yourself, and my favourite manual non-needling technique to use on dogs.
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20 Apr 2014
Part 1 - Myofascial Trigger Points: Background, aetiology, pathology, & diagnosis by palpation. Check out the Articles section - under Myofascial Lesions to find the handout that goes with this video. Myofascia. Fascia. Muscle.
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19 Apr 2014
Part 1 Handout
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19 Apr 2014
Part 3 Handout
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13 Apr 2014
Looking at research, what have we learned about return to sport (and incidence of re-injury) in human athletes? And what do we know about canine agility athlete injuries?
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06 Apr 2014
Last week you found the rib problems. This week you learn how to fix them! Thorax. Thoracic Spine. Costovertebral joints. Costotransverse joints.
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31 Mar 2014
This is a 'large' video… so you may need to let it download for a few minutes before you can watch it in it's entirety (without buffering). Click play, wait a couple of seconds, then click pause… then walk away for a few minutes, and come back to watch it!
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30 Mar 2014

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30 Mar 2014

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30 Mar 2014
A nice review paper regarding myofascial pain syndrome.
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30 Mar 2014
A nice short video for a change… This one on Assessment of Rib Joint Dysfunction… and until we get to the treatment portion, just know that you can use the same techniques for treatment too! Thorax. Thoracic spine. Costovertebral joints. Costotransverse joints.
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23 Mar 2014
Here are the basic assessment / treatment techniques that can be utilized for the facet joints in the thoracic spine. If you have not watched the End Feels video… go back and watch that one to help with your manual evaluation of the thoracic spine. Thorax.
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16 Mar 2014
All you ever wanted to know about Teres Major!
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12 Mar 2014

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09 Mar 2014
Cruciate reviews - Tightrope, Bone Anchor, & Meniscal viewing
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02 Mar 2014
If you want & need greater income, then you need to tap into 5 basic fundamental to make that happen: Increase your leads and convert them to customer, increase the frequency that you see your customers, increase their transaction size, and manage your expenses. Listen in for specifics!!
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23 Feb 2014
This video specifically covers biceps & supraspinatus tendon lesions - relevant research, how to localize, and what I would do to treat them. Tendinosis. Tendinitis. Paratenon. Tendonosis. Tendon.
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16 Feb 2014
And now learn what you should be doing about tendinopathies… this is a longer video (sorry - and you're welcome).Tendinosis. Tendinitis. Paratenon. Tendonosis. Tendon.
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09 Feb 2014
Get out of the dark on tendinopathy lesions. Tendinosis. Tendinitis. Paratenon. Tendonosis. Tendon.
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02 Feb 2014
Rolling, rolling, rolling, get those bowels rolling! Rawhide! I know this isn't likely a video you would expect, but believe it or not, I have used this technique on a couple of dogs! Visceral manipulation. Small intestine. Large intestine. Osteopathy.
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26 Jan 2014
This topic might not sound 'sexy'… but believe me, it is so extremely important. It's all about time management. Getting stuff done in a day… all of that treating dogs, marketing, living a life, etc! I hope you find it interesting and of use!
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19 Jan 2014
Cruciate reviews - TTA surgeries and more!
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12 Jan 2014
Canine Dementia - part 2... Alzheimer's. Alzheimers. Canine Cognitive Disease.
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05 Jan 2014
Part 1… what you need to know about Canine Dementia. Alzheimer's. Alzheimers. Canine Cognitive Disease.
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05 Jan 2014
Canine Dementia - What you need to know, and how rehab can be part of the therapy for this condition.
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22 Dec 2013
Iliopsoas: about the muscle, mechanism of injury, detection, treatment, and more!
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18 Dec 2013
Achilles Tendon Rupture - Identification and more
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15 Dec 2013
What are 'slipped hocks' and where did this term come from? Watch this video to find out more and what you can or should be doing about it… (And these exercises work for any occasion that you might want to strengthen the gastrocs as well). tarsus. tarsal joint.
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08 Dec 2013
I write many a blog… and have read articles and listened to audios on the topic of blogging for business. Here's a wee compilation of various bits of knowledge I'd like to pass along.
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01 Dec 2013
Part 2... wobblers. wobbler's. caudal cervical spondylomyelopathy.
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24 Nov 2013
Evidence-based rationale for physiotherapy management of caudal cervical spondylomyelopathy in geriatric dogs.
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24 Nov 2013
Part 1: Evidence based rationale for treatment of caudal cervical spondylomyelopathy in geriatric dogs. See paper from the same talk… found in the Articles section, under the subheading of Geriatrics. wobblers. wobbler's.
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17 Nov 2013
The last of the mobilization videos… mobilization of the digits! Toe. Toes.
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10 Nov 2013
Cruciate deficiency, TPLOs, osteoarthritis, meniscal lesions, tibial translation, treadmill, and more!
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03 Nov 2013
The name says it all… mobilization options for the canine tarsus! Tarsals. Hock.
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27 Oct 2013
What does a nerve palsy look like? What should you do? Featuring 'my Dad' in this episode!! axonotmesis. neurotmesis. neuropraxia. NMES. Estim.
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22 Oct 2013
This audio comes about subsequent to a great discussion about frequency of follow up appointments.
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13 Oct 2013
Yep... this one is about mobilizations for the stifle joint! mobilization.
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06 Oct 2013
This video shows a series of videos that would be useful for treatment of an Achille's tendinopathy. Calcaneal tendon.
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29 Sep 2013
The next in the mobilization series - mobilization of the coxofemoral joint (aka the hip!)
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22 Sep 2013
Mobilization of the carpus (sorry... but I don't have actual carpal BONES)... so grab out your anatomy text book to look at bones as you follow along!!
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15 Sep 2013
Ever wonder what sorts of exercises you could prescribe for the dog that just doesn't seem to know where his rear end is? Try some of these!
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09 Sep 2013
The ONLY book on the subject of MARKETING in canine physio & rehab!
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08 Sep 2013
Your options for mobilization of the shoulder. glenohumeral.
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01 Sep 2013
Cruciate deficiency, extracapsular repairs, hamstrings, and some human rehab insight.
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25 Aug 2013
Your options for mobilization of the canine elbow.
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18 Aug 2013
Part 6 Business & Marketing. My own clinic confessions and what you can do when you need to make a change in how you do business!
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11 Aug 2013
Part 2... be aware of these red flags & concerns! Cushings. Diabetes. Renal failure. Idiopathic Geriatric vestibulitis. cancer.
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04 Aug 2013
These concerns & red flags are good for all rehab practitioners to be aware of when treating elderly dog... or any dogs for that matter. Perhaps this is a refresher - or maybe it is new information! Either way - we should all be aware!! Hypothyroidism. Laryngeal praralysis. GOLPP. Bladder infection. UTI. urinary tract infection. Anal sacs. Anal glands. infection.
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28 Jul 2013
As the title suggests... MANUAL assessment techniques for detecting elbow dysplasia. FCP. Fragmented coronoid process. UAP. United anconeal process. Step deformity. OCD. Osteochondrosis dissicans. Kissing lesion. Osteochondritis.
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21 Jul 2013
My very 'dumbed-down' version of splinting... and really, if I can do it, so can you. If anything more complicated than a minor brace / splint is needed, then I refer onwards... AND I APOLOGIZE for this video... it's rated 14A! You'll figure out why - soon into it. Sorry! Orthosis. Thermoplastic. Wrap. Bracing.
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14 Jul 2013
Enjoy this video about differentiating between each type of lesion... DDFT vs SDFT and WHICH is affected and/or the state of healing of each in the case of a repair. Happy watching! Digital flexor tendon. Toe. Toes.
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08 Jul 2013
Part two - a newsletter dedicated to YOU! Great case studies, 'a-ha' moments, and advice for fellow practitioners!
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30 Jun 2013
Yes... you read right... for the HANDLER. This video is one I created several months ago to upload onto my own website for handlers of sporting dogs to help them to help themselves!!! Have a laugh at me... I should reshoot it! Ah well... it'll do for now!
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23 Jun 2013
Hear my thoughts on UWT exercising...
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16 Jun 2013
Part 2: Establishing an Obesity Program. Weight management. Overweight. Weight loss.
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09 Jun 2013
Part 1: Establishing an Obesity Program. Weight management. Overweight. Weight loss.
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02 Jun 2013
Use this form to help guide you in your clinical reasoning when approaching diagnostics. If you get used to 'thinking' this way, it will help you!! I promise!
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26 May 2013
Cupping on a dog! Oh yeah! Firstly, I shot this as a spur of the moment video with an old camera in the clinic... not HD... not the best quality... but watch anyways! Secondly, the owner has returned since that session, and reported that this dog's swelling was pretty much GONE the next day... Kinda cool!Check out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNg0qQl1q5U to see 'human' videos, and Purchase at: http://www.easterncurrents.ca or Amazon (they have everything!)
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19 May 2013
How & why to bandage the rear legs to enhance function. Ace bandage. Tensor bandage. Theraband.
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12 May 2013
A newsletter dedicated to YOU! Brilliant insights from fellow canine rehab practitioners in the field!
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05 May 2013
One of the most important skills in physio/PT assessment & diagnostics is about the END FEEL. Brush up on this concept and skill here!!
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02 May 2013
An extensive search for current literature on the subject of canine ‘sit’ problems revealed very little research on the subject. An interview or questionnaire of 10 Calgary, Alberta dog trainers resulted in 6 responses. Professional dog trainers prior to exposure to physiotherapy interventions to a ‘sit problem’ have attributed the finding as either laziness on the dogs part, poor prior training, lack of any prior training, habituation, poor muscle development or physical reasons (such as hip dysplasia).
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02 May 2013
These slide handouts are particularly relevant for the physios / PTs that are new to working with dogs, but might also be useful for vets and techs who need to learn to handle dogs while fostering compliance for a 30 minute treatment session as compared to being restrained for a few short minutes.
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02 May 2013
Part 5 Business & Marketing. How to utilize video, articles, & e-mail capture systems in your marketing ventures.
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29 Apr 2013
A couple of nifty ways to work on proximal stabilization and core stabilization! Abdominal control. Theraband. Ace bandage. Tensor bandage. Abdominals.
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29 Apr 2013
Video Details on the Nerd Contest!
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21 Apr 2013
Again... by request... My exercise area at The Canine Fitness Centre (and things you can do in it!!)
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14 Apr 2013
This video by request... What products do I recommend and sell? Part 2 - About my clinic (The Canine Fitness Centre).
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07 Apr 2013
This video is by request... What equipment do you have or like in your clinic? Well here’s part 1 - About my clinic (The Canine Fitness Centre).
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04 Apr 2013
A super-useful newsletter dedicated to IVDD (and related articles) in the literature... and of course, MY take on the ’clinical relevance’ of each! Enjoy!
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31 Mar 2013
This video discusses capsular patterns - what they are and why you care! Assessment. Evaluation.
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17 Mar 2013
Everything you ever wanted to know about the palmar MCP & MTP sesamoid bones in dogs!! Toe. Toes. Pads. Sesamoiditis.
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10 Mar 2013
This video is one that will go up onto my Canine Fitness Centre website for marketing purposes. We all need to do a better job of educating the public about what we do - for marketing and for expansion and acceptance in the field!
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24 Feb 2013
This video described a passive physiological rotational mobilization technique for treatment of canine discs (Lumbar and Thoracic). IVDD, Disc Disease, Rotations, Disc Herniation, Hansen's, Neurology, Back Pain.
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17 Feb 2013
Just as described: Different ways to use your E-stim. Electrical Muscle Stimulation, NMES, Muscle Stim.
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10 Feb 2013
Part 4 Business & Marketing. How you view marketing will set your future path to successful marketing, no marketing, or failed marketing. So let’s start to lay the foundation for relationship marketing before we start to dive into tactics and strategy.
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03 Feb 2013
Part 4 of 3 (ha, ha) - putting it all together: The neuro case comes in... When do you focus on what?? Neuro Rehab, Neurologic, Neurology, Clinical Reasoning.
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27 Jan 2013
Part 3 of 3 - basic lecture(s) on rehab for the neuro patient. This video covers additional therapies and traction techniques for the neurologic patient. Neuro Rehab, Neurology.
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25 Jan 2013
This technique is based on the human Dix-Hallpike Manoeuvre for human Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. Vestibular, Vestibulitis, Idiopathic Geriatric Vestibulitis, Nystagmus.
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20 Jan 2013
Part 2 of 3 - basic lecture(s) on rehab for the neuro patient. This one covers Neurodevelopmental Techniques, Postural Reactions, & Sensorimotor Techniques. Neuro Rehab, Neurology, Neurologic.
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13 Jan 2013
This is part 1 of a 3 part series - My basic lecture(s) on rehabilitation for the neurologic patient. This one covers the concept of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation - PNF. Neuro Rehab, Neurology, Neurologic.
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06 Jan 2013
Current Research: Human & Animal studies and why you should care about both!
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06 Jan 2013
Canine Myotome & Dermatome Cheat sheet. Want a different format - see the Neurological Rehab section for an article called Canine Nerves!
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30 Dec 2012
Ever wonder what is reported in the literature in regards to actual injuries in dog sports? (Not a lot... but here’s what I found!)
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30 Dec 2012
A brief discussion regarding growth issues as they relate to training a puppy for sport.
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30 Dec 2012
Part 3 Business & Marketing: Crafting Your Marketing Message. Whether starting out and just creating your marketing materials (brochure, website, etc), you want to think about the language that you use and how you will be presenting your services to your prospective clients. Your wording and the message needs to be thoughtfully crafted.
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23 Dec 2012
Osteoarthritis in the canine hip(s) can be a common problem as a dog ages. Therapy can (and should) be more than just medical. Learn how to plan and assess your treatment interventions in this video. Hip, Hips, Coxofemoral.
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16 Dec 2012
Canine Hip Dysplasia can be a debilitating juvenile orthopaedic disorder. Management with conservative therapies can be successful and should be trialed prior to any surgical interventions are considered (in my opinion). Learn how to assess and plan your treatment interventions in this video. hip dysplasia, hip, hips.
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09 Dec 2012
The Temporomandibular joint is not a commonly injured site...but when it is, it can be significant. This video will take you through assessment and treatment techniques for this region.
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02 Dec 2012
Part 2 Business & Marketing: Off-line Market Research & Surveying your list. When starting your canine rehab business or looking to revitalize it, you need to ask questions (and stop hiding behind your computer or within your four walls). This audio will help to inspire you to interview your potential, past, or existing clients to find out exactly what they want and how you should be marketing to them.
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25 Nov 2012
These two-in-one videos show a couple of my favourite exercises using concrete cinderblocks. Exercise, Conditioning, Equipment, Breeze Blocks, Blocks, Strengthening.
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18 Nov 2012
Here’s a video showing a full puppy assessment ’live’, no editing... on a rather unruly puppy!
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11 Nov 2012
Sacroiliac joint dysfunctions are a common, yet often undiagnosed source of lameness or performance issues in dogs. This video looks at how to assess and treat for SIJ lesions.
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08 Nov 2012
The question was asked of me: What do you do with debilitated dogs? I put out a survey and received these results. Good food for thought!
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04 Nov 2012
Research Reviews - and their clinical relevance
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28 Oct 2012
Part 1 Business & Marketing: Online Market Research. When starting your canine rehab business or looking to revitalize it, a good, easy way to start is to look online to see who is doing what near you and beyond. This audio gives you tips on what you need to know and search online.
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22 Oct 2012
Dysfunctions with motor control and timing can lead to perpetual problems and recurrent problems. This video deals with how to assess for these issues and how to treat as well.
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