n He certainly stands up to his name. This boisterous little fella was very brave with his physio yesterday.  He is 2 weeks after Cruciate surgery and is recovering well.  If we can stop him bouncing around for a bit and build up his stability and strength I...

n What a face! He enjoyed his physio session much more than this believe me! Bandit never has really liked water but this lab x Rottie is learning to work well in the underwater treadmill. Following a diagnosis of hip dysplasia he is now 7 weeks after Total Hip...

You might find this recent article on comparing canine gait on the land and in the underwater treadmill n The last paragraph summarises it nicely.  This is why I find the underwater treadmill so beneficial in the vast majority of my clients in the very acute post...

I think I would have to take the rest of the day off if that was me sitting there!nWhat a lucky fella. n n n n n n n n

In my you tube searching for my next presentation on gait and conformation I came across a video of a very game physio putting a cat in an underwater treadmill – see for yourself….. n n nn last time I tried that i could have done with welding gloves. what...

I came across this very informative video that may help the clients taking their beloved dogs home who need bladder expression.  After a spinal injury/ surgery it may take some time for the bladder to regain control.  Sometimes dogs/cats are managed at home...

Dogs have a variety of back or spinal diseases or injuries. Slipped or protruding discs are well known in long backed breeds like Dachshunds for example. But one disease you may not have heard of can be devastating to Large Breed owners and this is an interesting...

I have had a few sad phone calls over the festive season.  I think this heat has been the last straw for a few of my debilitated clients. n I was sad to hear that the lovely mastiff Ginger (see below) was put to sleep last week.  She had an osteosarcoma in...

I am honoured to take on a new role for this year.  I have been involved with the Animal Physio Group (APG) of the APA (Australian Physiotherapy Association) for the past few years.  As the Qld rep it has been great to be a part of such a team and work with...

A client of mine kindly forwarded on this information to me regarding dog pens n Many dogs need crate rest/restraining after surgery. This is one of my most asked questions at discharge to help get our friends back to full recovery safely. n Here is the information...

It wasn’t the best start to new year’s eve. We went for a lovely bush walk in our local with the 2 little ones and Tiah. We came across 2 large dogs off lead who attacked all straight away. I can’t believe how irresponsible some dog owners are. ...

n A little Christmas bonio for my pooches. I hope everyone enjoyed the festive season with their best friends. I am sure there were many spoilt ones out there who need a few extra runs to get back the waist line! n I am looking forward to an exciting 2012 full of many...

n Lyra is a very special girl. At 10 months old she has been diagnosed with Hip Dysplasia. n With such a face how can you refuse treatment! She is a gorgeous dog and tolerates every trick I am throwing at her. n We have been working on building her muscle stability...

n It was great to see Muppy again on Saturday. She is now a few months after he severe spinal injury. You might remember the picture in her new pink wheels.  Muppy had not regained function in her hind legs. However she has the most amazing owners who are caring...

I was walking along the beach this afternoon with the dogs and followed a lovely chocolate Lab.   n These were his imprints: n n The joy of being a physio is that I can’t switch off from watching and observing. Whether it be how humans stand in a cue, the...

A little quote that might help get your creative juices flowing for a new year: n From Paul Overton: n “When you come to the edge of the light you have known and take the first step into the darkness of uncertainty, you have to believe that one of two things...

You may remember Frank the little man with a big spirit.  He brought his favourite toy in the underwater treadmill this week for his check up. Frank had spinal surgery over a year ago now (his story is in the testimonial section).  It is great to see him...

n So I was told this beautiful dog was afraid of needles.  He has been suffering from back pain with possible disc degeneration.  Alfie’s vets and dedicated owner have decided to manage his condition conservatively.  Not only does he tolerate his...

n I would like to highly recommend some fantastic work a colleague of mine is doing. Charlotte has had a passion as an Animal Physiotherapist in WA to improve the quality of life of our ‘overweight pets’. nn See below for her information and feel free to...

It was great to see Roisin this week. We have been working so hard this year to get her back on track. Roisin had a total hip replacement earlier this year which unfortunately had complications.  After implant removal she needed a lot of work to slowly build her...

n What a very patient dog Tiah is. And all for some carrot!  My poor abused Kelpie is put to mental work this week…. What a good girl. She does love her carrots.  If only she could speed dial to the RSPCA! n n

n A new friend last night visited on our deck.  This brave fella has only 1 eye but nothing was wrong with his tongue catching his nightly feed. I love summer when these new creatures come out to play n n

n Well summer is almost here. Rosy and Gucci had a lovely relaxing acupuncture session this week after her workout in the underwater treadmill.  Gucci with her chronic arthritis in her spine and hips is enjoying the warmer weather and getting to the water more...

n My day is certainly full of variety. I left my equine acupuncture course to come to NCVS to treat this little fella. Nelson has survived being hit by a car with severe pelvic injuries.  He is slowly recovering and has tolerated all the steps I have put him...

n What a stunning boy Julius is.  With such proud owners I was given some fantastic shots of him. That is one lucky dog.  He is recovering from Cruciate surgery and I am happy to see him getting back on track with such dedicated owners.  By Christmas he...

I have just completed another fantastic week of learning. Over the last year I have been working through my Advanced Diploma of equine acupuncture.  I love combining eastern and western techniques into my treatments. n n Eastern Medicine is so extremely...

n Gucci is one of my very special long term clients.  She recently celebrated her 8th birthday with her incredibly dedicated owner.  Gucci was rescued as a puppy and suffers from arthritis in her spine and hips.  She works hard in her underwater...

So after an action packed weekend at the APA conference I finished my presentations this year with one for the Vets on the sunshine coast. n This time I presented on Physiotherapy management of the Geriatric Patient.  I hope they found this talk informative...