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13 Jun 2016
Shoulder pain got you down?
Attention anyone that uses their arms! Not you? No need to keep reading.Yes you? Better read up. This information is important especially if you groom dogs and have shoulder pain, or even if you don’t groom dogs but do have shoulder pain. This blog consists of some information we sent out to groomers about how to care for their shoulders. We thought every dog owner should read it as well. Really, anyone with shoulders should read it!Do you have a rotator cuff problem? Do you have shou... More
30 Apr 2016
Your dog is not the only athlete on your agility team!
By Sue Van Evra, BSc, MSc, BHScPTAgility handlers as athletes are at risk for knee injuries, as this sport requires the high risk movements that are commonly associated with knee injuries; quick stops, turns and pivots. These types of stresses put the knee at risk of ligament, tendon and cartilage injuries. But don’t despair! There are preventative exercises that can be done to ensure that the knee joints are well protected!Agility handlers spend hours training their dogs for competition, ... More
27 Feb 2016
Why is my back so sore from sitting??
Do you sometimes find that after sitting at a desk for a while or sitting on the couch watching a movie, you get up and your back is stiff and sore? When you look at a normal spine from the side, you can see that there are curves that form an ‘S’ shape.These curves act like a coiled spring that allows us to absorb loads on our spine – think about jumping off a curb and landing with knees bent and knees straight – with knees bent, your legs can absorb the impa... More
