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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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25:58

VetPhysioLife Episode 36

Animal Physiotherapy (VetPhysioLife) ·

2018/02/13

Kim is Chair of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Animal Therapy (ACPAT). They recently had their annual conference and general meeting. In this episode, we start by discussing what was covered. This leads Kim on to telling us about kinematics, kinetics and force plate analysis. We then discuss a couple of Kim's patients. The Golden retriever who has problems with both her knees that we have discussed previously. Last week Kim did swimming hydrotherapy with her. And the 14-15 kg (!)

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18:01

VetPhysioLife Episode 35

Animal Physiotherapy (VetPhysioLife) ·

2018/02/02

In this episode, we catch up on some of Kim's regular patients including the Coton de Tulear who needs bribing to go down the stairs, the Pug who is a bit wobblier than usual, and the Tibetan Spaniel who needs to spend time on a wobble cushion. We also talk about how good most pet carers are at getting stuck in with their pet's physiotherapy treatments and exercises. And how Kim approaches this to maximise the chances of success. Sorry for the variable sound quality in this episode but Kim was in

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31:39

VetPhysioLife Episode 34

Animal Physiotherapy (VetPhysioLife) ·

2018/01/26

In this episode, we talk about Elbow Dysplasia including: What is it? Which dogs and cats does it tend to affect? What are the consequences and what signs might they show? How is it diagnosed? How is it managed? Click here to read the accompanying blog post. To get in touch with us: please email vetphysiolife@theralph.vet, or use the contact form on the website.

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21:22

VetPhysioLife Episode 33

Animal Physiotherapy (VetPhysioLife) ·

2018/01/19

"I've had a good..busy week"! Kim updates us on the progress of her Weimaraner patient with lymphoedema from Episode 31. This week she also revisited a Springer Spaniel with hock osteoarthritis that she had last seen a couple of years ago. And we also hear about a black Labrador who has forelimb lameness. One of the things we touch on is how the behaviour of some dogs can vary depending on whether their carers are in the room or not! To get in touch: email vetphysiolife@theralph.vet or use the

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16:14

VetPhysioLife Episode 32

Animal Physiotherapy (VetPhysioLife) ·

2018/01/13

This week was a busy week for Kim. In this episode, we catch up on some of her regular patients that she visited for the first time in the New Year. They include the Coton de Tulear who is back to full health now after the pancreatitis scare late last year; the ex-racing Greyhound who had neospora; and, the Whippet who had a fibrocartilaginous embolism (FCE) some years ago. Kim also updates us on the recovery of a Tibetan Spaniel who had surgery for a spinal (intervertebral) disc problem in

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16:29

VetPhysioLife Episode 31

Animal Physiotherapy (VetPhysioLife) ·

2018/01/05

Happy New Year! This is our first episode back after the break and we start by discussing what Kim has found as she revisits some of her regular patients. There will be many more updates next week which is going to be a hectic one for Kim! Kim also tells us about a new patient. A 12-year-old Weimaraner who has a very slow-growing mass behind one of his knees. This is preventing proper drainage of blood from below the knee causing swelling (lymphoedema). Kim tells us about her assessment and

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39:44

VetPhysioLife Episode 30

Animal Physiotherapy (VetPhysioLife) ·

2017/12/20

This episode is dedicated to Lumbosacral Disease. We discuss: What it is; Which animals are most affected; What the consequences are and what signs a dog or cat may show; How it is diagnosed; How it is managed; And, what it means for your pet's lifespan; There is an accompanying blog post here. Please get in touch. Email vetphysiolife@theralph.vet or use the contact form on the website.

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20:17

VetPhysioLife Episode 29

Animal Physiotherapy (VetPhysioLife) ·

2017/12/15

In this episode, we get an update on one of Kim's patients who we discussed in the last episode. He was unwell and had been admitted for treatment at his practice. He ended up being referred to a specialist centre but thankfully is on the mend and back home now. Kim tells about a new patient, an older Yorkshire Terrier. He has had 'slipped' kneecaps (luxating patellae) for a long time. This seems to have caused problems in his back which Kim has started to treat. This dog gets very anxious,

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22:42

VetPhysioLife Episode 28

Animal Physiotherapy (VetPhysioLife) ·

2017/12/06

In this episode, we start off talking about Kim's regular patients. Firstly about how their care plan may change in colder weather. And then about the bond that Kim forms with her patients and the worry when they are not well. We then go on to talk about a couple of the new patients Kim has seen recently. An older chocolate Labrador with arthritis in his front legs. He fell asleep during Kim's treatment - and protested whenever Kim stopped to sip her tea! And a Collie who previously had one of his

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13:39

VetPhysioLife Episode 27

Animal Physiotherapy (VetPhysioLife) ·

2017/11/28

In this episode, we catch up on some of Kim's regular patients. They all seem to be doing well at the moment. Not least the Labradoodle who was run over by a car that we discussed in earlier episodes. He is doing so well now that Kim has discharged him from her care for the time being. We also ponder why quite a few of Kim's patients seem to fall asleep during their treatments! And talk about modern methods of communicating with clients. Look out for a future episode on Lumbosacral Disease as well

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31:33

VetPhysioLife Episode 26

Animal Physiotherapy (VetPhysioLife) ·

2017/11/17

In this episode we discuss CANINE HIP DYSPLASIA: What it is Why it develops Which dogs are more likely to get it What the potential consequences are What signs an affected dog may show How it is diagnosed How it is managed There is an accompanying blog post here. Please do get in touch. Email vetphysiolife@theralph.vet or use the contact form on the website.

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14:34

VetPhysioLife Episode 25

Animal Physiotherapy (VetPhysioLife) ·

2017/11/11

This episode starts with an update on the Weimaraner we have discussed in the most recent episodes. Unfortunately, he was euthanised this week due to suspected cancer. We go on to discuss considerations around making the difficult decision to euthanise a pet. And how much is it appropriate to put them through. Kim also fills us in on a 9-10-year-old Labrador that she last saw 6-9 months ago and again this week at the request of his carer. He previously had a fibrocartilaginous embolism (FCE, see

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14:17

VetPhysioLife Episode 24

Animal Physiotherapy (VetPhysioLife) ·

2017/11/04

We start by catching up on the elderly Weimaraner we discussed in Episode 23. He is making progress but not without some ups and downs. These relate to his age, other mobility issues and discomfort. Kim will be seeing him again on Monday and we will keep you updated on his progress. During the discussion, Kim mentions the LASER treatment she has been doing with him. You can read more about this therapy here. We go on to discuss the importance of keeping moving during recovery from injury. This is

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22:19

VetPhysioLife Episode 23

Animal Physiotherapy (VetPhysioLife) ·

2017/10/31

We spend most of this episode talking about an elderly Weimaraner. Kim has been treating him for some time for problems with his back legs. Over the weekend his mobility acutely worsened and he seemed more painful. There was concern that this might be due to a deterioration in his long-term back leg problems. Euthanasia was being considered if his quality of life was going to be affected going forward. On examination, Kim identified a front leg problem as the probable cause of his current

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20:47

VetPhysioLife Episode 22

Animal Physiotherapy (VetPhysioLife) ·

2017/10/26

In this episode, Kim tells us about a new patient she saw this week. A young Labrador with a history of elbow dysplasia and a current shoulder problem. This leads us on to talking about the use of language in explaining medical conditions. It is actually more informative to keep things simple and use words people will immediately understand. For example, Kim often describes muscles as 'grumpy'! We end with a discussion of the role of physiotherapists in quality of life assessments. Mobility and

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29:23

VetPhysioLife Episode 21

Animal Physiotherapy (VetPhysioLife) ·

2017/10/17

Sorry, it has been a while since the last episode - last week was hectic! In this episode, we chat about Kim's patients from last week. In particular, Kim saw a new patient, a lovely Staffie, who had suffered a fibrocartilaginous embolism (FCE) some years back. We spend a lot of the episode talking about FCE. You can read the accompanying blog post on FCE here. Please do get in touch. Email vetphysiolife@theralph.vet or via the website.

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15:37

VetPhysioLife Episode 20

Animal Physiotherapy (VetPhysioLife) ·

2017/10/06

This week Kim went back to a home where one of her patients was euthanised last week. We spend some of this episode talking about grief in pets left behind when one of their companions has gone*. We catch up on some of Kim's regulars and a Weimaraner who fell asleep during his treatment. Kim always takes this to be a good sign! And Kim lets us know a bit about an upcoming CPD course she is taking near Reading. More on this in due course. To get in touch: email

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23:07

VetPhysioLife Episode 19

Animal Physiotherapy (VetPhysioLife) ·

2017/10/03

We did not do any episodes last week. Two of Kim's long-term patients were euthanised and we did not think it was appropriate. But we're back! In this episode we catch up on some of Kim's regulars. Dogs that have featured several times before and will be familiar to regular listeners. During the conversation we also touch on: Fear/insecurity behaviour in some patients Importance of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach Evolving management plans Possible anti-inflammatory

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21:16

VetPhysioLife Episode 18

Animal Physiotherapy (VetPhysioLife) ·

2017/09/22

In this episode Kim lets us know that two of her patients are due to be euthanised next week. Both are patients that she has treated regularly for a long time. This is clearly very difficult not just for their carers but for Kim too. We go on to talk about euthanasia and how often it is due to arthritis and other similar problems. In this episode we also discuss pet insurance as it relates to physiotherapy. And Kim updates us on a couple of her other regular patients. Get in touch

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25:22

VetPhysioLife Episode 17

Animal Physiotherapy (VetPhysioLife) ·

2017/09/19

At the start of this episode Kim mentions an elderly Labrador that she is treating. He has skin problems besides his physiotherapy-related condition. He is on steroid treatment for his skin and we discuss steroids at some length later in the episode. Kim also updates us on a Pug she has been treating for a while after surgery for a 'slipped disc'. Her tail is starting to curl again - listen to find out more! Kim also tells us about a Dachshund with spinal disc problems. We spend some time

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