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Intense Exercise, Muscle Soreness, Recovery & Nsaids

One of the most important bits of this report is something I’ve been reading more and more research regarding, and that is that nsaids (non-steroidal anti-inflammatories) stifle the healing process. I have also read several reports regarding the same and ice. Nsaids in animal medicine include Previcox, Deramaxx, Rimadyl, Metacam, etc…and for humans include Advil, … Continue reading »

Kacey Cat Does Cavaletti Work

http://youtu.be/IqwFemytxzs       (CLICK HERE) Kacey has neurological problems in her hind end. I have been performing laser therapy on her and working on finding exercises that will benefit her quality of life. The owner and I discovered during one visit that she would walk one direction across a particular section of bar top to get to … Continue reading »

Goals of Therapeutic Exercise

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 »

Thor Laser Research Watch-February 2012

http://blog.thorlaser.com/?awt_l=KeMxg&awt_m=3hFfftHRXQOgljW&newsletter

Massage is promising for muscle recovery: Researchers find 10 minutes reduces inflammation

Massage is promising for muscle recovery: Researchers find 10 minutes reduces inflammation.

Simple Massage Video Uploaded to YouTube

Water Treadmill is Definitely not Necessary for Rehabilitation! :)

Compared to the number of dogs in the world, then compared to the number of ruptured cruciate ligaments on aforementioned dogs, then compared to the number of said dogs with ruptured ligaments who are treated by a veterinarian, then compared to the number of those dogs who are taken to surgery for structural remedy, there … Continue reading »

Ice (Cryo) Therapy

ICE (CRYO) THERAPY Ice therapy is used to decrease pain and inflammation and to increase healing.  Ice may be effectively applied 2-4 times per day, with 4 being optimal within the first week after injury/surgery.  Ice may be used in several forms, some of which are as follows:      *Frozen vegetables make a tidy ice … Continue reading »

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