Enable ambulation Release contracted muscles, tendons, and fascia Mobilize joints Improve circulation Improve respiratory capacity Improve coordination Reduce rigidity Improve balance Promote relaxation Improve muscle strength and, if possible, achieve and maintain maximal voluntary contractile force (MVC) Improve exercise performance and functional capacity (endurance) The last 2 goals mirror an individual’s overall physical fitness, a … Continue reading
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Presentation for Austin Functional Medicine group, taped in three parts and posted to YouTube. I attend most of these lectures, and if you’re interested, a link to the site is on the YouTube page. I can almost guarantee this presentation contains information you did not previously know. Chekkit…
I have seen and heard Dr. Dyson present at two world laser conferences, and she does some fascinating work!
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/02/120221104029.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily%2Fplants_animals+%28ScienceDaily%3A+Plants+%26+Animals+News%29 This is actually recent research that was done in the UK, where they estimate 1/3 of the dog population is obese. Study conducted by Waltham/Royal Canin. I wouldn’t think we needed research to prompt us on this, however human nature proves we do! For those of you who need research to tell you that … Continue reading
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/46327503/ns/health-fitness/ Here are two news articles that discuss some important aspects of physical activity: 1) The public’s sedentary trends and how physicians and health care providers are combating this behavior by prescribing exercise (http://on.msnbc.com/w43DC9), and 2) Even though you may participate in some form of regular exercise/physical activity program, be aware of how your body … Continue reading
http://physical-therapy.advanceweb.com/Features/Articles/Exercise-For-Parkinsons-Patients.aspx With adept application, many human interventions may be crossed over to non-human animal functional rehab
I usually have a lot going on and am only able to get onto the pc and write more in spurts, here and there, so thank you for your patience. I wanted to say something about *that* so that no one thought I was ignoring their question. Yesterday morning it was pouring rain in this … Continue reading
Hi Deborah – I’m so glad I found your blog/website after researching for hours. I am at a total loss of what to do for my beloved yellow lab, Sam. Sam is 10 years old, weighs 98 pounds (vet said he had a large girth) and that his weight was fine. A year ago this … Continue reading
This is a common question, and the most common answers I give are as follows, based on what I find in my practice: If your dog is limping your dog is in pain. Your dog is not limping just “because he/she had surgery”; the dog is limping because he/she is painful after surgery. The pain … Continue reading
