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GRIP Approach Podcast - Special Guest Dr. Dino Pappas
GRIP Approach Podcast - September 26, 2018 16:19 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis week Dr. Fergus speaks with Austin based Dr. Dino Pappas (Airrosti Clinics) about the benefits of integrating athletic training intake practices in a clinical setting. In addition they discuss updating discharge criteria to make sure that time, money and resources aren't wasted for both Doc...
Gym Strategies For Clinical Impact with Dr. Tom Teter of Engineering Athletes
GRIP Approach Podcast - June 07, 2018 05:11 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsDr. Fergus speaks with Dr. Tom Teter of Engineering Athletes about how he implements fitness and progressive resistance as part of patient care. IG: @GripApproach Music Credit: Opening Track by Scott Holmes www.scottholmesmusic.com
VetPhysioLife Episode 36
Animal Physiotherapy (VetPhysioLife) - February 13, 2018 22:01 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsKim is Chair of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Animal Therapy (ACPAT). They recently had their annual conference and general meeting. In this episode, we start by discussing what was covered. This leads Kim on to telling us about kinematics, kinetics and force plate analysis. ...
VetPhysioLife Episode 35
Animal Physiotherapy (VetPhysioLife) - February 02, 2018 22:49 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this episode, we catch up on some of Kim's regular patients including the Coton de Tulear who needs bribing to go down the stairs, the Pug who is a bit wobblier than usual, and the Tibetan Spaniel who needs to spend time on a wobble cushion. We also talk about how good most pet carers are a...
VetPhysioLife Episode 34
Animal Physiotherapy (VetPhysioLife) - January 26, 2018 15:38 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this episode, we talk about Elbow Dysplasia including: What is it? Which dogs and cats does it tend to affect? What are the consequences and what signs might they show? How is it diagnosed? How is it managed? Click here to read the accompanying blog post. To get in touch with us: ...
VetPhysioLife Episode 33
Animal Physiotherapy (VetPhysioLife) - January 19, 2018 20:50 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings"I've had a good..busy week"! Kim updates us on the progress of her Weimaraner patient with lymphoedema from Episode 31. This week she also revisited a Springer Spaniel with hock osteoarthritis that she had last seen a couple of years ago. And we also hear about a black Labrador who has fore...
VetPhysioLife Episode 32
Animal Physiotherapy (VetPhysioLife) - January 13, 2018 12:30 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis week was a busy week for Kim. In this episode, we catch up on some of her regular patients that she visited for the first time in the New Year. They include the Coton de Tulear who is back to full health now after the pancreatitis scare late last year; the ex-racing Greyhound who had neospo...
VetPhysioLife Episode 31
Animal Physiotherapy (VetPhysioLife) - January 05, 2018 16:49 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsHappy New Year! This is our first episode back after the break and we start by discussing what Kim has found as she revisits some of her regular patients. There will be many more updates next week which is going to be a hectic one for Kim! Kim also tells us about a new patient. A 12-year-old W...
VetPhysioLife Episode 30
Animal Physiotherapy (VetPhysioLife) - December 20, 2017 18:51 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis episode is dedicated to Lumbosacral Disease. We discuss: What it is; Which animals are most affected; What the consequences are and what signs a dog or cat may show; How it is diagnosed; How it is managed; And, what it means for your pet's lifespan; There is an accompanying blog...
VetPhysioLife Episode 29
Animal Physiotherapy (VetPhysioLife) - December 15, 2017 17:40 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this episode, we get an update on one of Kim's patients who we discussed in the last episode. He was unwell and had been admitted for treatment at his practice. He ended up being referred to a specialist centre but thankfully is on the mend and back home now. Kim tells about a new patient, ...
VetPhysioLife Episode 28
Animal Physiotherapy (VetPhysioLife) - December 06, 2017 18:34 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this episode, we start off talking about Kim's regular patients. Firstly about how their care plan may change in colder weather. And then about the bond that Kim forms with her patients and the worry when they are not well. We then go on to talk about a couple of the new patients Kim has se...
VetPhysioLife Episode 27
Animal Physiotherapy (VetPhysioLife) - November 28, 2017 16:01 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this episode, we catch up on some of Kim's regular patients. They all seem to be doing well at the moment. Not least the Labradoodle who was run over by a car that we discussed in earlier episodes. He is doing so well now that Kim has discharged him from her care for the time being. We also...
VetPhysioLife Episode 26
Animal Physiotherapy (VetPhysioLife) - November 17, 2017 20:59 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this episode we discuss CANINE HIP DYSPLASIA: What it is Why it develops Which dogs are more likely to get it What the potential consequences are What signs an affected dog may show How it is diagnosed How it is managed There is an accompanying blog post here. Please do get in...
VetPhysioLife Episode 25
Animal Physiotherapy (VetPhysioLife) - November 11, 2017 16:37 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis episode starts with an update on the Weimaraner we have discussed in the most recent episodes. Unfortunately, he was euthanised this week due to suspected cancer. We go on to discuss considerations around making the difficult decision to euthanise a pet. And how much is it appropriate to pu...
VetPhysioLife Episode 24
Animal Physiotherapy (VetPhysioLife) - November 04, 2017 11:50 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWe start by catching up on the elderly Weimaraner we discussed in Episode 23. He is making progress but not without some ups and downs. These relate to his age, other mobility issues and discomfort. Kim will be seeing him again on Monday and we will keep you updated on his progress. During the...
VetPhysioLife Episode 23
Animal Physiotherapy (VetPhysioLife) - October 31, 2017 17:30 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWe spend most of this episode talking about an elderly Weimaraner. Kim has been treating him for some time for problems with his back legs. Over the weekend his mobility acutely worsened and he seemed more painful. There was concern that this might be due to a deterioration in his long-term back...
VetPhysioLife Episode 22
Animal Physiotherapy (VetPhysioLife) - October 26, 2017 10:26 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this episode, Kim tells us about a new patient she saw this week. A young Labrador with a history of elbow dysplasia and a current shoulder problem. This leads us on to talking about the use of language in explaining medical conditions. It is actually more informative to keep things simple ...
VetPhysioLife Episode 21
Animal Physiotherapy (VetPhysioLife) - October 17, 2017 22:30 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsSorry, it has been a while since the last episode - last week was hectic! In this episode, we chat about Kim's patients from last week. In particular, Kim saw a new patient, a lovely Staffie, who had suffered a fibrocartilaginous embolism (FCE) some years back. We spend a lot of the ep...
VetPhysioLife Episode 20
Animal Physiotherapy (VetPhysioLife) - October 06, 2017 19:07 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis week Kim went back to a home where one of her patients was euthanised last week. We spend some of this episode talking about grief in pets left behind when one of their companions has gone*. We catch up on some of Kim's regulars and a Weimaraner who fell asleep during his treatment. K...
VetPhysioLife Episode 19
Animal Physiotherapy (VetPhysioLife) - October 03, 2017 17:09 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWe did not do any episodes last week. Two of Kim's long-term patients were euthanised and we did not think it was appropriate. But we're back! In this episode we catch up on some of Kim's regulars. Dogs that have featured several times before and will be familiar to regular listeners. ...
VetPhysioLife Episode 18
Animal Physiotherapy (VetPhysioLife) - September 22, 2017 18:31 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this episode Kim lets us know that two of her patients are due to be euthanised next week. Both are patients that she has treated regularly for a long time. This is clearly very difficult not just for their carers but for Kim too. We go on to talk about euthanasia and how often it is d...
VetPhysioLife Episode 17
Animal Physiotherapy (VetPhysioLife) - September 19, 2017 20:36 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAt the start of this episode Kim mentions an elderly Labrador that she is treating. He has skin problems besides his physiotherapy-related condition. He is on steroid treatment for his skin and we discuss steroids at some length later in the episode. Kim also updates us on a Pug she has been...
VetPhysioLife Episode 16
Animal Physiotherapy (VetPhysioLife) - September 17, 2017 11:03 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this episode we catch up on some of the cases Kim has seen since Episode 15. We discuss a young German shepherd dog with hip dysplasia, an elderly Labrador retriever recovering after a slip, and why joints click! Kim mentions Previcox (firocoxib) in this episode; this is a non-steroidal ant...
VetPhysioLife Episode 15
Animal Physiotherapy (VetPhysioLife) - September 12, 2017 17:02 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsYesterday Kim saw an older Golden retriever who is being treated for a partial tear of one of her cruciate ligaments (main ligament in the knee). During our discussion Kim spends some time talking about the importance of trying to maintain general fitness in dogs with injuries and those being re...
VetPhysioLife Episode 14
Animal Physiotherapy (VetPhysioLife) - September 09, 2017 10:18 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn Episode 13 we heard about the canine chiropractic course that Kim went on last weekend. In this episode Kim tells us about some early positive results with using what she learned. This includes a Greyhound who fell asleep after an adjustment, not something she normally does during her physio ...
VetPhysioLife Episode 13
Animal Physiotherapy (VetPhysioLife) - September 07, 2017 13:44 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsKim attended a canine chiropractic course this weekend. She really enjoyed it and found it very interesting. In this episode we find out more about the course and why Kim was so impressed.
VetPhysioLife Episode 12
Animal Physiotherapy (VetPhysioLife) - September 07, 2017 13:43 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this episode we chat about some of the cases Kim has seen this week. The conversation goes all over the place including: Why some little dogs may be more likely to get back (spinal disc) problems than others. How barking can be a breathing exercise in dogs The burden of arthritis How c...
VetPhysioLife Episode 11
Animal Physiotherapy (VetPhysioLife) - September 07, 2017 13:41 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings“You get really big wedges and lots of pillows and you build stuff”! In this episode we discuss one of Kim’s favourite subjects – the use of physiotherapy in patients with breathing or heart problems. Kim also fills us in on her background in human healthcare. You can read more about this he...
VetPhysioLife Episode 10
Animal Physiotherapy (VetPhysioLife) - September 07, 2017 13:38 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this episode we get an update on some of the cases Kim has seen in the last couple of days. We discuss wobble boards vs. wobble cushions. And we hear how well a Cockapoo with a suspected partial cruciate ligament tear is doing. We also chat about the benefits Kim sees of providing her p...
VetPhysioLife Episode 9
Animal Physiotherapy (VetPhysioLife) - September 07, 2017 13:36 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this episode Kim tells us about a new patient. A dog who suffered trauma and spent more than 2 months in a rehab centre. We discuss several subjects including the challenges of caring for patients once home. Kim also stresses the need to treat every patient as an individual. At the end ...
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