The Veterinary Rehabilitation Podcast

Ané and Megan share a recap of 2024, both from a professional and a personal perspective. They celebrate the wins and the things they are proud of. They share the challenges they have faced over the course of the year, and the things that helped them to get through those challenges. They share lessons, advice, and experiences.  Learn more about our digital products: https://onlinepethealth.com/digitalproducts/  Bookmark the Vet Rehab Summit: https://vetrehabsummit.com/ Learn more about CuraCore: https://curacore.org/vet/ To learn about Onlinepethealth, watch a free webinar, or join any of our Facebook groups, click here: https://onlinepethealth.com/podcast

Ansi presented this lecture at the Vet Rehab Summit 2024, where ethical dilemmas in rehabilitation was discussed. She discusses what placebo is, challenging our current perception of it. She discusses the owners role in rehabilitation, and how placebo can impact the effectiveness of therapy through the owner. There are various mechanisms that we can influence here, including fear avoidance behaviour in the owner, the self-efficacy of the owner, and so much more. Learn more about Ansi van der Walt: https://www.fitness4pets.com/physio-assessments  Bookmark the Vet Rehab Summit: https://vetrehabsummit.com/ Learn more about CuraCore: https://curacore.org/vet/  To learn about Onlinepethealth, watch a free webinar, or join any of our Facebook groups, click here: https://onlinepethealth.com/podcast

Tanya joins Ane to speak about the ethical considerations in mobility cart use. They discuss neurological cases and it's implications, amputees and end-stage OA cases, and why it seems to have limited value for these dogs, providing dogs with choice as well as recognizing calming signals and signs of fatigue.  Learn more about Tanya Grantham: https://ahah.co.za/about-us/meet-the-team/ Bookmark the Vet Rehab Summit: https://vetrehabsummit.com/ Learn more about CuraCore: https://curacore.org/vet/  To learn about Onlinepethealth, watch a free webinar, or join any of our Facebook groups, click here: https://onlinepethealth.com/podcast

Carly joins Ane Live to share her unique perspective as both a hydrotherapist and the owner of three amputees, one with a prosthesis and the others without. They discuss the biomechanical adaptions and compensations that come with an amputation, the benefits of a prosthesis as well as some patient preferences around the use of a prosthesis.  Learn more about Carly Nairn: https://www.pool4paws.co.uk/ Find out more about the Canine Amputation PLR product: https://onlinepethealth.com/digitalproducts/   Read the blog on phantom limb pain: https://onlinepethealth.com/phantom-limb-pain-in-canines/  Listen to Angela Griffiths podcast on UWT: https://onlinepethealth.com/vetrehabbers-podcast/ Bookmark the Vet Rehab Summit: https://vetrehabsummit.com/ Learn more about CuraCore: https://curacore.org/vet/ To learn about Onlinepethealth, watch a free webinar, or join any of our Facebook groups, click here: https://onlinepethealth.com/podcast

Tanri and Megan speak about her introduction to private practice. She shares her biggest challenges including the ups and downs of earning commission based income and impostor syndrome. She recently started her own podcast the Vet Physio Pod.  Learn more about Tanri de Lange: https://kinetixvetphysio.co.za/ Listen to the Vet Physio Pod: https://open.spotify.com/show/0t3CC8rm92WVzDKVsJU4FB Bookmark the Vet Rehab Summit: https://vetrehabsummit.com/  Learn more about CuraCore: https://curacore.org/vet/ To learn about Onlinepethealth, watch a free webinar, or join any of our Facebook groups, click here: https://onlinepethealth.com/podcast

Naren and Megan speak about marketing your vet rehab practice and how important it is to have an online presence. They touch on reviews and ways to get them as well as how to handle negative ones  Learn more about Naren Arulrajah: https://www.ekwa.com/about-naren.html Listen to The Veterinary Business Podcast: https://www.veterinarybusinessinstitute.com/about-us/  Bookmark the Vet Rehab Summit: https://vetrehabsummit.com/ Learn more about CuraCore: https://curacore.org/vet/  To learn about Onlinepethealth, watch a free webinar, or join any of our Facebook groups, click here: https://onlinepethealth.com/podcast

Kelly joins Megan to talk about the struggles of starting your own mobile clinic. She discusses the mindset around being patient with growth and accepting that everyone's path is different. She shares some valuable tips.  Learn more about Kelly Flude: https://www.kfvetphys.com/  Download Give your Mobile Clinic Wings: https://onlinepethealth.com/mobile/  Bookmark the Vet Rehab Summit: https://vetrehabsummit.com/ Learn more about CuraCore: https://curacore.org/vet/  To learn about Onlinepethealth, watch a free webinar, or join any of our Facebook groups, click here: https://onlinepethealth.com/podcast

Knowing when to mobilize and when to immobilize healing tissue is essential to the optimal healing of soft tissue healing. Ansi van der Walt discusses a review of the research on mobilization and immobilization after acute soft tissue injuries. Learn more about Ansi van der Walt: https://www.fitness4pets.com/ Bookmark the Vet Rehab Summit: https://vetrehabsummit.com/ Learn more about CuraCore: https://curacore.org/vet/ To learn about Onlinepethealth, watch a free webinar, or join any of our Facebook groups, click here: https://onlinepethealth.com/podcast

Natacha and Tim share their journey from starting with a mobile practice to a brick and mortar practice. They are 50/50 partners and both bring such great skills to the practice. Tim focuses on the back end and Natacha on the front end. They just had a baby and with an amazing team and great systems, they can take a break from practicing.  Learn more about Natacha Paquette: https://www.rehabfuryourpet.com/about  Bookmark the Vet Rehab Summit: https://vetrehabsummit.com/ Learn more about CuraCore: https://curacore.org/vet/  To learn about Onlinepethealth, watch a free webinar, or join any of our Facebook groups, click here: https://onlinepethealth.com/podcast

Michael Shirley joins Megan to speak about how he became the practice manager for his wife's practice. He shares great advice that has impacted the practice in a very positive way. Michael also talks about how he started an online book club and how resourceful it is.  Learn more about Michael Shirley: https://familypethealth.com/  Join The Veterinary Practice Managers & Reps Unite: https://www.facebook.com/groups/151210338751563/ Learn more about CuraCore: https://curacore.org/vet/ Bookmark the Vet Rehab Summit: https://vetrehabsummit.com/  To learn about Onlinepethealth, watch a free webinar, or join any of our Facebook groups, click here: https://onlinepethealth.com/podcast

Angela Griffiths joins Ane to discuss the obsession with the UWT. They speak about where this bias towards the UWT comes from - regularly seen in new vet physio graduates, vet referrals, and owner requests. We talk about when the UWT is appropriate, and when it isn't, highlighting the importance of case-by-case clinical reasoning. Learn more about Angela Griffiths: https://greyfriarsinternational.com/ Learn more about Angela's Griffiths course in Cape Town: https://greyfriarsinternational.com/avada_portfolio/applied-water-treadmill-techniques-for-canine-hydrotherapy/  Learn more about CuraCore: https://curacore.org/vet/ Bookmark the Vet Rehab Summit: https://vetrehabsummit.com/  Download the Pool Water Management PDF: https://onlinepethealth.com/watertest/ To learn about Onlinepethealth, watch a free webinar, or join any of our Facebook groups, click here: https://onlinepethealth.com/podcast

Kate joins Megan to talk about how she transitioned from veterinary nursing to being an osteopath. She shares with us the ins and outs of her mobile practice in the south of France. She has had some struggles as things are very rural and different in comparison to the UK but she gives some great advice to those starting out in the field.  Learn more about Kate Lockwood: https://www.facebook.com/kate.lockwood.35 Bookmark the Vet Rehab Summit 2025: https://vetrehabsummit.com/  Learn more about CuraCore: https://curacore.org/vet/  To learn about Onlinepethealth, watch a free webinar, or join any of our Facebook groups, click here: https://onlinepethealth.com/podcast

Dr. Robert J. Silver joins Megan to speak about the use of mushrooms in animals and the formulations he has helped to create. Robert dives into some of the research and shares valuable information.  Learn more about Dr. Robert J. Silver: https://www.wellpetdispensary.com/about-dr-robert-silver-dvm/ Learn more about Dr. Silver's Books: https://www.wellpetdispensary.com/books/ Learn more about the products: https://www.realmushrooms.com/  Bookmark the Vet Rehab Summit 2025: https://vetrehabsummit.com/ Learn more about CuraCore: https://curacore.org/vet/  To learn about Onlinepethealth, watch a free webinar, or join any of our Facebook groups, click here: https://onlinepethealth.com/podcast

Natasha Lotter Joins Megan to talk about her journey in Vet Rehab. She has done a full circle from being employed, self-employed, running her own products business, and being employed again. She has traveled the world and is now working in Dubai.  Learn more about Natasha Lotter: https://www.usvetcentre.com/physio-usvc  Bookmark the Vet Rehab Summit 2025: https://vetrehabsummit.com/  Learn more about CuraCore: https://curacore.org/vet/ To learn about Onlinepethealth, watch a free webinar, or join any of our Facebook groups, click here: https://onlinepethealth.com/podcast

Amy Newfield joins us to discuss how to deal with demanding clients. She shares the reasons clients can be demanding, how we contribute to the problem, and most importantly what we can do in situations where clients become highly upset or demanding. Learn more about Amy Newfield: https://www.vetteamtraining.com/  Download 20 Free Ways to Market Your Vet Rehab Practice: https://onlinepethealth.com/freeways/ Bookmark the Vet Rehab Summit 2025: https://vetrehabsummit.com/ Learn more about CuraCore: https://curacore.org/vet/  To learn about Onlinepethealth, watch a free webinar, or join any of our Facebook groups, click here: https://onlinepethealth.com/podcast

Elizabeth Hack joins Megan to talk about her new book Fetch More Clients. Elizabeth is a pet business coach and shares valuable marketing advice. She has also shared two business basics training with our Onlinepethealth members: Overcome objections like a boss, and 90-day resets.  Learn more about Elizabeth Hack: https://caninecarehub.com/Get 50% off pricing and bonus for being part of the launch here: https://www.inspiredbypublishing.co.uk/fetch-more-clients Bookmark the Vet Rehab Summit 2025: https://vetrehabsummit.com/  Learn more about CuraCore: https://curacore.org/vet/  To learn about Onlinepethealth, watch a free webinar, or join any of our Facebook groups, click here: https://onlinepethealth.com/podcast

Carrie Adrian joins Ane to discuss what we can do when it is time to transition out of clinical practice. There are many ways that we can use our skills, knowledge, and passions to chart alternative career paths for ourselves. Carrie discusses corporate opportunities, administrative roles, research or sales positions that are all linked to what we were already doing in clinical practice.  Learn more about Carrie Adrian: https://www.canineiq.net/about Learn more about The Ultimate Veterinary PLR Bundle:https://onlinepethealth.com/digitalproducts/    Learn more about CuraCore: https://curacore.org/vet/ To learn about Onlinepethealth, watch a free webinar, or join any of our Facebook groups, click here: https://onlinepethealth.com/podcast

Tanya Grantham joins Ane to discuss compassionate and ethical care for our patients, especially those approaching end-of-life care and decisions. They discuss our ethical responsibility, our own feelings of failure and inadequacy, beliefs around end-of-life care, and much more. Learn more about Tanya Grantham: https://ahah.co.za/  Learn more about The Vet Rehab Summit: https://vetrehabsummit.com/ Learn more about CuraCore: https://curacore.org/vet/ To learn about Onlinepethealth, watch a free webinar, or join any of our Facebook groups, click here: https://onlinepethealth.com/podcast

Anna Lee Sanders from the Canine Conditioning Coach joins Ane to discuss puppy exercise. This is a huge topic with many considerations, there is no one-size-fits-all all or black-and-white guideline. They discuss the most important thing we can do to ensure long term health and how to reduce the risk of injuries in puppies.  Learn more about Anna Lee Sanders: https://canineconditioningcoach.com/  Learn more about The Vet Rehab Summit: https://vetrehabsummit.com/ Learn more about CuraCore: https://curacore.org/vet/ To learn about Onlinepethealth, watch a free webinar, or join any of our Facebook groups, click here: https://onlinepethealth.com/podcast

Narda from CuraCore Vet joins Ane to go through the research on the conservative management of IVDD in canines. They discuss papers that have reported on conservative management, rehabilitation, and electroacupuncture of multiple research articles, discussing prognosis, rates of recurrence, rehabilitation practices and so much more Learn more about CuraCore: https://curacore.org/vet/ Learn more about The Vet Rehab Summit: https://vetrehabsummit.com/ To learn about Onlinepethealth, watch a free webinar, or join any of our Facebook groups, click here: https://onlinepethealth.com/podcast