FourLeg: Brrr! Gotta get out of this town!

Published: Mon, 11/18/13

 
 

Brrr!  Gotta get out of this town!
My yard with lots of snow!
Hey!!  I just have to say it's bloody cold outside right now!  -20C (which is about 0 degrees Fahrenheit).  My husband and youngest son are at the Western Finals CFL football game… outdoors!  Now that's dedication (fans & athletes alike)!

So this week, I am going to England - leaving on Wednesday, returning next Wednesday… and doing a whirlwind adventure: 2 courses, 1 lecture, & 1 day of visiting.  It'll be planes, trains, & automobiles… but I'll get to see lots of England!  And while it'll be warmer than here, it will be a different kind of cold!  I bought sweaters this week to take along!

So let's see what's in store for you this week!
Training Video:  Digit Mobilizations!
Phew!  So this is the last of the extremity mobilization videos!  Toes, toes and more toes! Enjoy!

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Dog Toes
Blog- Human Hip OA Research
I pulled this literature review from the Four Leg News, 2(1), 2013.  I thought it would be good to share with everyone!

Study: 36 women with diagnosed hip osteoarthritis were divided into two groups depending upon the frequency of therapeutic exercise (weekly or fortnightly).  Land based exercises and aquatic exercises were performed not he same day for 10 sessions with each group.  All exercise was physical therapist supervised.  land based exercise constituted of a 5-minute warm up, 20 minutes of muscle strengthening, 5 minutes of single-leg standing, and 10 minutes of muscle stretching, followed by 30 mintues of rest and drinking water…

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COMING SOON!

My book of clinician stories, Successful Practitioners in Canine Rehab Practice is at the formatter as we speak!  It will be a fabulous book for anyone to read and gain ideas, insights, and advice from others who are making canine rehab a main part of their career!!  I will keep you posted as it gets closer to publishing! 
Stay warm everyone (or maybe just me)!  Until next time…
Cheers!  
Laurie
PS  Looking for a job in canine rehab?  How about moving to Oz?

ANIMAL PHYSIOTHERAPY BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY - AUSTRALIA

I would like to offer the right applicant a fantastic opportunity to relocate to Queensland Australia to work as a small Animal Physiotherapist. This position provides the opportunity to work with one of the leading small animal physiotherapists in Australia with 16 years experience and with further business potential.  Equine caseload may also be developed. 

The small animal practice is fully equipped with a Ferno underwater treadmill and rehabilitation equipment in a veterinary specialist centre.   You will have access to over 10 years of established referrers and clients with flexible hours available to achieve a desired work/life balance (positioned close to the beach and 1 hour from a capital city.) This position is available asap for a fully qualified and registered animal physiotherapist.   Applicants will be required to organise visa and registration with AHPRA (sponsorship can be discussed) (see attached document to assist in this process).

For further information please send your enquiries and CV to brookephysio@gmail.com. She looks forward to discussing this with you further.
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