Articles and Videos
Sneak Peek - Gait Analysis (物理治療小點滴-步態分析) Another sneak peek of what we do during our physiotherapy assessment. We often do gait analysis with our patients, which is looking at how the legs are working when they walk and move from different sides.
"M" - Massage and manual therapy (按摩和徒手療法) - a component of physiotherapy For massage and Manual therapy, we use our magic hands.
"L" - Laser therapy (復健激光治療) Laser therapy uses light energy that is absorbed by the cells to help them to upregulate and do a better job.
How To- Assisi Loop (How To 影片系列- Assisi Loop ) #HowTo series with our cutie pie,Gus, showing us how to use the Assisi Loop to help reduce inflammation at his arthritic wrist.
"K" - Kyphosis and lordosis which are curving of the spine Kyphosis is when the spine of an animal is hunched and may suggest pain in the spine or hips.
"J" - Jumping- NO JUMPING (跳躍) No jumping is what I am always telling my clients after injury or surgery!
"I" - Inflammation (and pain) (炎症) Inflammation is the body’s natural response to injury. It’s crucial to the healing process but when it gets out of control, it stops being helpful and is painful.
Neuroplasticity- using physiotherapy to get Buddy’s brain and nerves working again (Chinese sub) We were able to retrain Buddy to first sit, then stand, then walk with support by focusing on normal joint range of motion and reinforcing normal movements along with neurological pathways and sequences.
Sneak Peek- Gus (物理治療小點滴- Gus) Our sneak peek series gives you a look at some of our physiotherapy patients and what we do.
"H" - Harness (輔助帶) Harnesses are great for helping pets with their mobility- They allow us to more easily support and move the pet, whether it’s helping old dogs to stand more easily, or help your pet upstairs after surgery.
"G" - Goniometer (測角儀) We use goniometers to measure the joint range of motion- how much flexion and extension is possible.
