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What are the side effects of veterinary physiotherapy in our pets?

Jun 22, 20213 min read

What are the side effects of veterinary physiotherapy in our pets?

I often get asked can my pet do their normal workout or exercise after their Vet physio session and the answer is no! But why? Let’s...

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May 18, 20213 min read

Which bridle, girth or harness is right for my pet?

How many choices are there when you go shopping? Too many right! SO how do you know which ones are best for your pet? I guess you have to...

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Jan 11, 20212 min read

Hindlimb Muscles

So we’ve had a look at the major muscle groups of the hindlimbs the gluteals, hamstrings and the quads. Now it’s time to take a look at...

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Jan 11, 20212 min read

Where are the Quads?

So we’ve had a look at the Gluteals and the Hamstrings now we’re going to take a look at the Quadriceps muscle the last big muscle group...

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Jan 11, 20211 min read

Why do we use Ultrasound?

US is most commonly used in cases of tendon and ligament injury as well as muscle strains and fibrotic myopathy. US is suited to...

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Jan 11, 20211 min read

Why do we Use NMES?

NMES is used to reduce atrophy (decreased muscle), increase neurological signals- stimulating muscle movement, muscle strength, ROM and...

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Jan 11, 20212 min read

What's the Longissimus Dorsi?

This blog is all about the Longissimus Dorsi. The longissimus dorsi is one of the major back muscles present in both the dog and the...

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Jan 8, 20212 min read

Bicep Brachii

Ever wondered what muscles your pets use when exercising and how to strengthen them? Well, first you need to know where they are and what...

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Jan 8, 20211 min read

Where is the Brachialis?

Where is the brachialis? In the dog the brachialis starts from caudal to the head of the humerus to the proximomedial radius and ulna and...

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Jan 8, 20212 min read

Where's the Tricep again?

So over the past 2 weeks, we’ve taken a look at the 2 major flexors of the elbow joint. Can you remember them? Yes! The Bicep Brachii...

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Jan 8, 20213 min read

Where are the Hamstrings?

So we’ve had a little look at the forelimb muscles, but what about the hindlimbs? The hindlimbs of our pets are their powerhouse, this is...

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Jan 8, 20212 min read

Get to Know the Gluteals

Last week we spoke about how the hindlimbs are the powerhouse of our pet and should be providing all the forward movement. We took a...

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