The Veterinary Rehabilitation Podcast

In this week's episode Ben Blecha and Ané discuss achilles tendinopathies and the role that bracing can play in the recovery from this injury. Ben shares the mechanics of the achilles brace, discussing how the lever arms and forces are applied with a brace, and what we need to look at to have a secure brace that does not slip down the hock. He discusses the role of the foot piece and how hero braces create an articulation with graduated increases in range of motion. We discuss the angle at which the hock is cast or braced during the initial healing phases of the injury, and much more. Learn more about Ben Blecha: https://goherogo.com/ Learn more about MediVet Products: https://medivetproducts.com/ Learn more about on Medivet's blogs: https://medivetproducts.com/blogs/news  Learn more about our free birthday webinars: https://onlinepethealth.com/gift/ Learn more about Paw Prosper's special offer: https://pawprosper.com/OPH Learn more about Paw Prosper: https://pawprosper.com/ To learn about Onlinepethealth,

In this week's episode, we revisit Tanya Grantham's lecture at the 12th IAVRPT Symposium on creating a conscious business that serves you both personally and professionally. Tanya shares strategies on self-management, team management, stress awareness, and how we can begin to change our patterns of behaviour. Dr Tanya has also created a Safe Space for Veterinary Rehabilitation Professionals, with regular online meetings that explore topics such as burnout, setting boundaries, and more. You can join this community here. Learn more about Tanya Grantham: https://drtanyagrantham.co.za/ Learn more about our free birthday webinars: https://onlinepethealth.com/gift/ Learn more about Paw Prosper's special offer: https://pawprosper.com/OPH Learn more about Paw Prosper: https://pawprosper.com/ To learn about Onlinepethealth, watch a free webinar, or join any of our Facebook groups, click here: https://onlinepethealth.com/podcast

In this episode, Megan chats with Karyn about building her rehab business in a careful, sustainable way, starting conservatively and avoiding large overheads before she was ready. She shares how setting up strong SOPs allowed her to step away for three months while recovering from knee surgery, without her business suffering. We also talk about a new business idea she's developing, how she used a minimum weekly target to prove the concept, and why thoughtful planning and good business sense have been key to her success.  Learn more about Karyn Fein: https://rockymountainvetrehab.com/our-team/ If you have any questions, please reach out to Karyn: DrFein@dvmrehab.com Find out more about our free birthday webinars: https://onlinepethealth.com/gift/ Learn more about Paw Prosper's special offer: https://pawprosper.com/OPH Learn more about Paw Prosper: https://pawprosper.com/ To learn about Onlinepethealth, watch a free webinar, or join any of our Facebook groups, click here: https://onlinepethealth.com/podcast

In this episode, Jana and Ané dive deep into the most common exercise mistakes in vet rehab and why communication can make or break your outcomes. She shares practical tips for clear, measurable exercise prescriptions, and reminds us how important it is to model the behaviour and environment we expect from our clients. We also explore exercise progression, the foundations of understanding and form, plus the power of luring, reward placement, and handler skill.  Learn more about Jana Gams: https://dogs4motionacademy.com/ Learn more about our free birthday webinars: https://onlinepethealth.com/gift/ Learn more about Paw Prosper's special offer: https://pawprosper.com/OPH Learn more about Paw Prosper: https://pawprosper.com/ To learn about Onlinepethealth, watch a free webinar, or join any of our Facebook groups, click here: https://onlinepethealth.com/podcast

In this week's episode, Jessica joins Megan to talk about her journey into vet rehab and how she first started out within a GP practice. She shares practical tips and advice on integrating vet rehab into a clinic that doesn't offer it yet. They then explore the pros and cons of starting a vet rehab practice in two ways: (1) growing slowly and expanding as finances allow, and (2) going all in with loans and purchasing all the equipment upfront. Learn more about Jessica Bunch: https://hospital.vetmed.wsu.edu/small-animal/cats-and-dogs/integrative-medicine/ Learn more about our free birthday webinars: https://onlinepethealth.com/gift/ Learn more about Paw Prosper's special offer: https://pawprosper.com/OPH Learn more about Paw Prosper: https://pawprosper.com/ To learn about Onlinepethealth, watch a free webinar, or join any of our Facebook groups, click here: https://onlinepethealth.com/podcast

Helen Nicholson, author of Networking for Introverts, joins Megan to share tips, advice, and fantastic pointers for Vetrehabbers who may feel that they are not good networkers. The reality is that introverts have a natural advantage when it comes to networking, and that the skills that make a good networker can be learnt and developed. Learn more about Helen Nicholson: https://helen-nicholson.com/ Learn more about Helen's book: https://helen-nicholson.com/products/networking-for-introverts Learn more about Paw Prosper's special offer: https://pawprosper.com/OPH Learn more about Paw Prosper: https://pawprosper.com/ To learn about Onlinepethealth, watch a free webinar, or join any of our Facebook groups, click here: https://onlinepethealth.com/podcast

Cathy Erwin from Walkabout Harnesses joins Ané live to discuss assistive devices, such as slings, harnesses, and soft braces, and how they can improve quality of life, enhance owner compliance, and reduce owner overwhelm. She shares how these tools can offer meaningful alternatives to euthanasia or help delay it by extending an animal's comfort and quality of life.  Learn more about Cathy Erwin: https://www.walkaboutharnesses.com/ Learn more about Paw Prosper's special offer: https://pawprosper.com/OPH Learn more about Paw Prosper: https://pawprosper.com/ To learn about Onlinepethealth, watch a free webinar, or join any of our Facebook groups, click here: https://onlinepethealth.com/podcast

Claire joins Megan to discuss what it takes to grow a successful vet rehab practice. They dive into the common challenges that hold many practitioners back, from mindset to management, and Claire shares practical, actionable tips that can help you move forward with confidence.  Learn more about Claire Pickens: https://smallbusiness-dreams.com/  Learn more about Paw Prosper's special offer: https://pawprosper.com/OPH Learn more about Paw Prosper: https://pawprosper.com/ To learn about Onlinepethealth, watch a free webinar, or join any of our Facebook groups, click here: https://onlinepethealth.com/podcast

In this episode, Francisco and Megan explore how the marketing landscape is rapidly changing, and what that means for veterinary professionals. They discuss how client search behaviour is shifting, why blogs are making a comeback, and how answering simple questions on your website can boost your visibility with both AI tools and search engines. They also touch on building online authority, the rising influence of Google reviews and Reddit, and what you need to know about Meta flagging AI-generated content.  Learn more about Francisco Maia: https://www.k9ptacademy.com/ Get the Marketing Chat GPT Prompts here: https://onlinepethealth.com/prompts Get the Chat GPT Tone and Voice Extraction Assistance here: www.onlinepethealth.com/GPT  Learn more about Paw Prosper's special offer: https://pawprosper.com/OPH Learn more about Paw Prosper: https://pawprosper.com/ To learn about Onlinepethealth, watch a free webinar, or join any of our Facebook groups, click here: https://onlinepethealth.com/podcast

In this episode, Megan and Ané dive into ethical social media content creation for Vetrehabbers. They unpack copyright essentials, explore current social media trends, and examine the rise of edutainment. They also discuss how to create content that is both engaging and compliant, offering practical ways to elevate professionalism in your social media strategy without losing your unique voice.   Download Free Ethical Posting Guidelines PDF: https://onlinepethealth.com/ethicalLearn more about Paw Prosper's special offer: https://pawprosper.com/OPH Learn more about Paw Prosper: https://pawprosper.com/ To learn about Onlinepethealth, watch a free webinar, or join any of our Facebook groups, click here: https://onlinepethealth.com/podcast

Does taping direction actually matter—or have we been assuming it does? In this Research Refresh, we dig into human-based studies to explore whether applying kinesiology tape from origin to insertion (or vice versa) truly facilitates or inhibits muscle function. We challenge long-held teachings about anchors, recoil, and muscle activation, and ask the big question: if the evidence in people is unclear, can we confidently apply the same assumptions to dogs and horses?  Learn more about Paw Prosper's special offer: https://pawprosper.com/OPH Learn more about Paw Prosper: https://pawprosper.com/ To learn about Onlinepethealth, watch a free webinar, or join any of our Facebook groups, click here: https://onlinepethealth.com/podcast

Small changes can make a big difference. In this episode, canine conditioning specialist Anna Lee Sanders shares her top three, evidence-based tips for getting better results in rehab - practical strategies you can take into the clinic the very next day. Learn more about Anna Lee Sanders: https://canineconditioningcoach.com/ Learn more about Paw Prosper's special offer: https://pawprosper.com/OPH Learn more about Paw Prosper: https://pawprosper.com/ To learn about Onlinepethealth, watch a free webinar, or join any of our Facebook groups, click here: https://onlinepethealth.com/podcast

Movement doesn't just come from muscles and joints. Fascia connects, supports, and communicates through every system of the body. Tuulia Luomala will reveal how fascia-focused therapies can unlock new potential in rehab, helping us see movement (and patients) in a whole new way. Learn more about Tuulia Luomala: https://www.animalfascialmanipulation.com/ Learn more about Paw Prosper's special offer: https://pawprosper.com/OPH Learn more about Paw Prosper: https://pawprosper.com/ To learn about Onlinepethealth, watch a free webinar, or join any of our Facebook groups, click here: https://onlinepethealth.com/podcast

In this episode, Megan chats with Juniper about the unique world of providing rehabilitation for exotic animals. Juniper shares fascinating stories and practical examples from her work with species such as hedgehogs, sugar gliders, turkeys, and iguanas. Tune in to learn how rehab principles are adapted to meet the needs of these diverse and extraordinary patients.  Learn more about Juniper Connal: https://www.wcvp.co.uk/  Learn more about Paw Prosper's special offer: https://pawprosper.com/OPH Learn more about Paw Prosper: https://pawprosper.com/ To learn about Onlinepethealth, watch a free webinar, or join any of our Facebook groups, click here: https://onlinepethealth.com/podcast

In this episode, Megan is joined by Ann Wilson, The Wealth Chef, to talk about how vet rehab professionals can turn their businesses into powerful tools for creating lasting wealth and future growth. Ann shares practical strategies to help you make your money work for you — not just in your business, but in building long-term financial freedom.  Learn more about Ann Wilson: https://www.thewealthchef.com/homepage Learn more about Purpose Driven Profit Masterclass: https://www.worldofwealth.me/purpose Learn more about Successful Investor: https://kdfmbg2rn7u.krtra.com/t/ngOPac4UCoYf Learn more about Paw Prosper: https://pawprosper.com/ Learn more about Paw Prosper's special offer: https://pawprosper.com/OPH To learn about Onlinepethealth, watch a free webinar, or join any of our Facebook groups, click here: https://onlinepethealth.com/podcast

In this episode, Megan chats with Grace and Carly about a fascinating study exploring the use of telehealth for cats with mobility issues. They dive into how the study was structured, what the experience was like for clients, and the positive impact telehealth had on managing chronic mobility problems in feline patients. Grace also shares some of her most practical and effective environmental tips that she offered to pet owners while evaluating their homes remotely. Learn more about Carly Moody: https://animalscience.ucdavis.edu/people/faculty/carly-moody Learn more about Grace C Boone: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-c-boone/ Learn more about Paw Prosper: https://pawprosper.com/ Learn more about Paw Prosper's special offer: https://pawprosper.com/OPHTo learn about Onlinepethealth, watch a free webinar, or join any of our Facebook groups, click here: https://onlinepethealth.com/podcast

Agility dogs are some of the most dynamic patients we see - but returning them to sport requires precision. Dr. Jana Gams shares her approach to progressive loading and therapeutic exercise, ensuring performance is restored without compromising long-term soundness. Learn more about Jana Gams: https://dogs4motionacademy.com/ Learn more about Paw Prosper: https://pawprosper.com/ Learn more about Paw Prosper's special offer: https://pawprosper.com/OPH Find out 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

The right supportive device can be the difference between rehab success or failure. Dr. Paul Brumett takes us behind the scenes of back braces, exploring how they influence spinal biomechanics, what to watch for in clinical use, and how to know when bracing is the right choice. Learn more about MediVet Products: https://medivetproducts.com/ Find out more about the Vet Rehab Summit: https://vetrehabsummit.com/ Learn more about Paw Prosper's special offer: https://pawprosper.com/OPH Learn more about Paw Prosper: https://pawprosper.com/ To learn about Onlinepethealth, watch a free webinar, or join any of our Facebook groups, click here: https://onlinepethealth.com/podcast

Excellence in rehab doesn’t happen by chance - it’s built through education. VAHL shares how ongoing education shapes competence, why professional growth is a journey (not a destination), and how investing in knowledge directly impacts the quality of care that we can offer our patients. Learn more about VAHL: https://vahl.vet/en/ Find out more about the Vet Rehab Summit: https://vetrehabsummit.com/ Learn more about Paw Prosper's special offer: https://pawprosper.com/OPH Learn more about Paw Prosper: https://pawprosper.com/ To learn about Onlinepethealth, watch a free webinar, or join any of our Facebook groups, click here: https://onlinepethealth.com/podcast

From peanuts to discs, balance tools are everywhere in vet rehab—but are we always using them effectively, or could they sometimes hold patients back? Katharina Mattioli from Flexiness joins Ané to unpack the science, share practical training tips, and explore how to get the most out of balance products in rehabilitation.  Learn more about Flexiness: https://gangwerk.ch/shop/?lang=en Find out more about the Vet Rehab Summit: https://vetrehabsummit.com/ Learn more about Paw Prosper's special offer: https://pawprosper.com/OPH Learn more about Paw Prosper: https://pawprosper.com/ To learn about Onlinepethealth, watch a free webinar, or join any of our Facebook groups, click here: https://onlinepethealth.com/podcast