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Just a couple of updates:
Okay... so I'm behind again! This time, I have lecture notes due left right and centre! I've had to do some editing for some advocacy initiatives I'm a part of. There's a course going on at my clinic in a couple of weeks that I have to organize. Oh, and throw a staff meeting on top of that... and I'm out of time!!!
But, I am listening to a book on Audiobooks that I think is worth recommending. Basically it's promoting meditation (I think that's the gist). It's called 10% Happier by Dan Harris. I had no idea that he's a news anchor for ABC News (until I heard it in the book). Anyhoo - based on the title and blurb, I selected it to listen to. And it's great so far! I love the wit! So, it's on my 'recommended' list so
far.
And happy news. "Shower Chicken" is now out of confinement in the garage. It was so cold for so long that the poor girls was cooped up in her 'condo' in the garage for weeks on end. Finally, it's warming up and she's out and about again. She runs for the house when the door opens and walks right in and to the kitchen. This season she is most excited about Rice Krispies. She actually prefers them to cat food (that was soo last
year apparently). I have a video... but no time to upload. Hang onto that thought!
(Second Call): I'LL STILL TAKE YOUR HELP...
Do you own a VIBRATION PLATFORM? Then I need to talk to you! I am working on a FourLeg training video for you about this cool tool... but there really isn't much in the literature specific to canine uses. So, I want YOUR feedback on HOW you use it? Your CONTAINDICATIONS / CAUTIONS? Any success stories or horror stories? Fill me in so that I can share! Just REPLY to this e-mail! Please & Thank You!!
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Okay, enough about me, onto your learning for the week...
BLOG:
What Outcome Measures Do You Choose?
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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 – if they were less expensive, then maybe yes. However, they’re not… so from a technology standpoint, I’d go with the Stance Analyzer, and a simple gait
analysis app for your phone or ipad.
However, as part of my response I was led to the following paper:
Hyytiäinen HK1, Mölsä SH, Junnila JT, Laitinen-Vapaavuori OM, Hielm-Björkman AK. Ranking of physiotherapeutic evaluation methods as outcome measures of stifle functionality in dogs. Acta Vet Scand. 2013 Apr 8;55:29. doi: 10.1186/1751-0147-55-29.
Keep on reading...
Get to the BLOG by CLICKING HERE!!!!
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Orthopaedics
- Balto brace by Alphamobility Solutions - (anyone used it?)
- Tarsal Arthrodesis Hopping Gait
- Hock OCD & DJD
- Gait 4mo after TPLO
- Boston Terrier with spinal cord ischemia, mild disc lesions, shoulder hyperextension
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Check out the forum. Help your colleagues. Post your questions.
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Okay, there are always some questions about about the Forum, and I thought that I should pass on the info to everyone.
- To get on, you need to sign up with a NEW username and password. (Password can be the same as what you you to get into the Member's area). Next time you want 'in', it should remember you.
- Pick a user name that you want to be seen.
- Answer questions. Post questions.
- Sign your posts please... It's nice to reply to a person by name!
- If you want to post a document or a picture, you can drag it into the message box or scroll down, click attachments, and then 'add files'.
- Videos... Upload to Youtube, and then posting the link.
- Want to be notified when someone answers your question or responded to your comment? Just under the reply box, you can click "notify me when a reply is posted".
And get on there and engage with the community!
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In this NEW section, I want to inspire you to GO BACK THROUGH some of the OLD Four Leg Education Modules!
The TMJ
Do you need to update yourself on what you might do for the new TMJ case that is scheduled for tomorrow? Look no further!
Just hope onto FourLeg.com, Login to the Members section and visit:
Video Training 20: TMJ Assessment & Treatment
Video Training 76: A TMJ case study
AND some blogs on the topic... but this one is most important, I think:
https://www.fourleg.com/Blog/18/TMJ-Month
For, those of you that aren't members yet, I just updated the Sneak Peak Page -https://www.fourleg.com/Sneak-Peek for you to SEE how much is on the MEMBER'S side of FourLeg!
OVER 185 Videos!
35 Audios!
43 Newsletters!
TONS of articles, protocols, & handouts!
And a FRIENDLY forum to ask questions!
No other educational platform has this depth of educational materials, available to you right from day one after you subscribe!
Be a forward thinking & up to date practitioner! Join Four Leg Now!!
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For over a year, I worked with Physiotec (an online exercise platform) to create a exercise prescription platform for canine rehab practitioners. And this is it!
I've put hundreds of exercises together onto this handy platform. You can find the exercises, print off a handout, send them a link to the VIDEOS of the exercises. There's so much: Massage, owner-friendly joint therapies,
exercises, advisement, etc, etc!
NOW... be aware that this platform is run by / owned by Physiotec (and they charge separately for it's use)... and the support for the website is via physiotec as well. The MAIN GLITCH I am finding now... is that when you e-mail or call tech-support you will NEED to LET THEM KNOW that your question pertains to FOURLEGEXERCISE! (Otherwise, it's a bit of a schmozzle to get sorted,
because they direct you to the Physiotec website vs FourLegExercise website!!!) Check it out and LET ME KNOW (what you think, your experiences, etc... so that I can report back if there are issues!)
I hope you find it useful!
Go there... Check it out!!!
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Have a great week everyone!
Until next time... Cheers!
Laurie
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