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Degenerative Myelopathy
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) is a slowly progressive neurological disease of the spine. It is a genetic condition but more prevalent in larger breeds. German Shepherds,

Common Condition: Hip Dysplasia
Hip dysplasia is a developmental condition where the hip joint does not form properly resulting in laxity of the hip. Over time, this can cause

What is Canine Physical Therapy
Canine physical therapy applies human physical therapy techniques adapted specifically for dogs. Just like humans, dogs can strain muscles, get tendonitis, break bones, tear ligaments,

CCL Tears and TPLO Surgery
Knee Anatomy CCL stands for Cranial Cruciate Ligament. The two most common causes of cranial cruciate rupture are trauma and degeneration of the ligaments within

Cold Laser Therapy
Laser is an acronym for “light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation.” Just like lasers in dermatologist offices can target specific concerns, so can a

Instrument Soft Tissue Mobilization
In this post, we will be educating our readers about I.A.S.T.M (Instrument Soft Tissue Mobilization). What is it, what can it help and how it