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Animal Physiotherapy (VetPhysioLife)

The Ralph Veterinary Referral Centre

Conversations between Kim Sheader (Chartered Physiotherapist specialising in Veterinary Physiotherapy) and Shailen Jasani (Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Specialist). VetPhysioLife charts Kim"s daily activities. We find out about the cases she sees and the treatments she provides. Includes a lot of useful information and tips for both pet (dog, cat) carers and veterinary colleagues. Brought to you by The Ralph Mobile Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Service. Please get in touch: email

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17:25

VetPhysioLife Episode 16

Animal Physiotherapy (VetPhysioLife) ·

2017/09/17

In 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 anti-inflammatory pain killer. It is only available with veterinary prescription and should only be used under veterinary guidance. Get in touch with us: email vetphysiolife@theralph.vet or via the contact form on

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24:23

VetPhysioLife Episode 15

Animal Physiotherapy (VetPhysioLife) ·

2017/09/12

Yesterday 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 rested after surgery. We also discuss why cruciate ligament injury is so common in dogs. And Kim gives us an update on the Labradoodle who was hit by a car and spent two months in a rehabilitation centre. We

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20:15

VetPhysioLife Episode 14

Animal Physiotherapy (VetPhysioLife) ·

2017/09/09

In 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 sessions! Kim also goes into some detail about muscle tone and the relationship between muscles and joints. Please get in touch if you have any questions about this. Email vetphysiolife@theralph.vet or via

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21:24

VetPhysioLife Episode 13

Animal Physiotherapy (VetPhysioLife) ·

2017/09/07

Kim 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.

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25:49

VetPhysioLife Episode 12

Animal Physiotherapy (VetPhysioLife) ·

2017/09/07

In 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 chiropractic and physiotherapy differ; Kim is going on a canine chiropractic course this weekend.

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20:02

VetPhysioLife Episode 11

Animal Physiotherapy (VetPhysioLife) ·

2017/09/07

“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 here. There are a number of medical words mentioned. Here are most of them – please feel free to ask if you don’t understand any of it! Respiratory: refers to the breathing system Cardiac = heart Pulmonary = lung

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19:22

VetPhysioLife Episode 10

Animal Physiotherapy (VetPhysioLife) ·

2017/09/07

In 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 physiotherapy and rehab services to dogs in their home environment. Some terms Kim mentions: Syringomyelia when talking about one of her Pug patients. You can find out more about this

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18:16

VetPhysioLife Episode 9

Animal Physiotherapy (VetPhysioLife) ·

2017/09/07

In 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 we discuss how the management of osteoarthritis might vary depending on the season. Some terms Kim mentions: Haemothorax: this is blood in the chest cavity that should not be there. Among other

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20:35

VetPhysioLife Episode 8

Animal Physiotherapy (VetPhysioLife) ·

2017/09/07

In this episode Kim tells us about one of her new patients, an elderly Labrador-Springer Spaniel cross. Among other things, we discuss quality of life considerations when dealing with such cases. Thankfully this boy is still enjoying life at the moment. We also hear about one of Kim’s success stories, a lovely Sheltie. And we hear all about proprioceptive tracks and helping dogs to find their feet again. Kim mentions an FCE. This is a fibrocartilaginous embolism

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14:53

VetPhysioLife Episode 7

Animal Physiotherapy (VetPhysioLife) ·

2017/09/07

In this episode we catch up on Kim’s cases from the last couple of days. She describes how she is fitting Yala (deerhound) with a bespoke boot. Yala had a front toe amputated some years ago and has developed arthritis in that foot. The shoe is designed to take some stress off and to help him be more comfortable. Kim also mentions syringomyelia when talking about one of her Pug patients. You can find out more about this condition here. And read our blog post on intervertebral disc disease in

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23:55

VetPhysioLife Episode 6

Animal Physiotherapy (VetPhysioLife) ·

2017/09/07

In this episode we talk about osteoarthritis (arthritis, OA) in dogs and cats. Read more in the accompanying blog post.

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13:47

VetPhysioLife Episode 5

Animal Physiotherapy (VetPhysioLife) ·

2017/09/07

In this episode we talk about TTA. This stands for Tibial Tuberosity Advancement. It is one of the surgical procedures that has been used to treat dogs with ruptures of the cranial cruciate ligament. This is the key ligament in the knee of the dog (cat, human etc.).

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14:50

VetPhysioLife Episode 4

Animal Physiotherapy (VetPhysioLife) ·

2017/09/07

As promised in Episode 3, in this episode we discuss intervertebral (spinal) disc disease in pets. You can also find a blog post on this subject here.

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10:25

VetPhysioLife Episode 3

Animal Physiotherapy (VetPhysioLife) ·

2017/09/07

At the end of the episode we mention intervertebral disc disease. We will share more on this in Episode 4.

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11:49

VetPhysioLife Episode 2

Animal Physiotherapy (VetPhysioLife) ·

2017/09/04

In this episode Kim mentions a dog with neospora: This is a parasite that affects dogs and other animals including humans; In dogs it tends to affect the nervous system; It can be fatal, especially in young puppies.

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09:05

VetPhysioLife Episode 1

Animal Physiotherapy (VetPhysioLife) ·

2017/09/04

In this first episode Kim mentions LASER therapy a couple of times. Find out more about this here. Kim also mentions TPLO = Tibial Plateau Levelling Osteotomy. This is a surgery performed on dogs to stabilise the stifle joint after ruptures of the cranial cruciate ligament (analogous to the anterior cruciate ligament [ACL] in humans). This is a key ligament in the knee.

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