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FEBRUARY 2019 | NEWS & UPDATES
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President's Message
Another Successful VMX Conference!
We have just returned from beautiful Orlando, Florida after a busy
VMX conference that included a full-day lecture track sponsored by the AARV. Our lectures were well attended with many great questions. We thank our speakers:
Stuart Napshin, Kelley Meyer, Drs. Andrea Henderson, Megan Ridley, Leilani Alvarez, Tari Kern, Jessica Waldman, and
Evelyn Orenbuch.
Blair Hooser, our student case study winner sponsored by
Royal Canin, presented a fascinating case on "Rehabilitation Following a Femoral Head Ostectomy and Total Hip Replacement on a Bengal Cat." Our AARV grant winner
Dr. Theresa Pancotto had her research presented by
Alexandria Kelly on "Post-operative Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation for Reduction of Stifle Edema in Canine Patients Undergoing Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy."
Dr. Jennifer Repac presented her research funded by our sponsor
Dr. Buzby's Toe Grips on the "Effect of Dr. Buzby's Toe Grips on Lameness Scores and Client Specific Outcome Measures After Canine TPLO." Our John J. Sherman award, sponsored by
Royal Canin, for excellence in veterinary rehabilitation was awarded to
Dr. Pedro Rivera.
Dr. Megan Ridley also received a plaque in appreciation of her amazing work as the 2018 AARV president. In addition, a heartfelt thank-you to our sponsors
DogLeggs and
GingerLead for donating raffle prizes for our annual membership meeting.
Our next event will be the
Western States Veterinary Conference in Las Vegas from February 17-20. We will be in the exhibit hall at booth 825. I will be manning the booth on Monday, February 18 ... please stop by and say hello.
Lots to come in 2019, so read the newsletters, visit us at the conferences, follow us on social media and watch for research grant opportunities. As always, please reach out me or any of the board members with suggestions or questions. We always love to hear from our members!
Amber Ihrke, DVM, CCRT, CVA, CVSMT (Chiropractic), CVPP
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AARV #TurnRehabRed Competition!
Calling all AARV members! We all know February hosts Valentine's Day, a time for roses, wine, chocolate, and love. The AARV wants to see how you incorporate the color red into your rehabilitation photos. Get creative! Do you have holiday decorations up in your gym? Does a patient always use their favorite red ball during a hydrotherapy session? Did your rehab team accidentally all wear red socks on the same day? Do you only use red pens while you study for vet school finals? The heart-filled sky is the limit; simply show us how you can #TurnRehabRed!
Competition rules:
- The contest begins on Friday, 2/1/19 at 8:00 am (CST) and ends on Thursday, 2/14/19 at 8:00 pm (CST).
- Post a picture of an animal/staff member/building area where a red item is obviously displayed or explained.
- Your image must be posted after the start and before the finish of the contest.
- To be eligible to win you must be following the @rehabvets account on the platform the photo/video was submitted (Instagram/Facebook) as well as our generous donors to our prize basket, @petsuppliesplus & @medipaw
- The photo must be from an AARV member account or a clinic account where at least one employee is an AARV member.
- Please make sure your post is not private or we may not be able to see it and cannot include it in the contest.
- You must tag @rehabvets and use the hashtag #TurnRehabRed in your caption.
- The image with the most "likes" will win the prize basket thanks to #PetSuppliesPlus and #MediPaw!
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Note: AARV will comment on the image to confirm your submission in the contest. If you don't see a comment from @rehabvets, then please reach out to us at
info@rehabvets.org with your photo and the date of your submission so we can find it. This contest is not sponsored, endorsed, or affiliated with Instagram or Facebook.
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Come See Us at WVC in February!
AARV will have an exhibit booth at the Western Veterinary Conference, taking place February 17-20 in Las Vegas. If you will be there, stop by booth 825 and say hello!
AARV member Kristen Hagler is presenting lectures at the WVC. Be sure to check them out!
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Speaker: Kristen Hagler, BS, RVT, CCRP, CVPP
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Technician Orthopedic Evaluations & Common Conditions |
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Fitness Programs: Rehab Isn't Just Surgical Recovery |
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| 10:30-11:20 am |
TPLO: Designing a Rehabilitation Protocol in General Practice |
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| 11:30 am-12:20 pm |
Feline Pain Management: Using Physical Rehabilitation Treatments & Modalities |
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VMX Success!
We had a great time at the 2019 VMX Symposium! Our annual meeting was highlighted by our first student case competition winner, Blair Hooser (Class of 2021) from Purdue University. She did an outstanding job with her report and presentation on "Rehabilitation Following a Femoral Head Ostectomy and Total Hip Replacement on a Bengal Cat." Congratulations also goes to Dr. Pedro Rivera, AARV's Industry Liaison, who received our John J. Sherman Award, sponsored by Royal Canin, for excellence in veterinary rehabilitation.
Special thanks to Royal Canin for their support in sponsoring the student case competition and award. We look forward to what next year's competition will bring.
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Above: Student case competition winner Blair Hooser presents her report.
Below, left: Dr. Brent Mayabb of Royal Canin (left) presents Dr. Pedro Rivera with the John J. Sherman Award for excellence in veterinary rehabilitation.
Below, right: AARV incoming president Dr. Amber Ihrke (left) presents outgoing president Dr. Megan Ridley with a plaque in appreciation for her service.
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Congratulations to Our SAVMA Instagram Competition Winner!
by Jessica Bunch, DVM, CCRT, CVA
AARV University Liaison
Thank you to all AARV student members who entered our #savmasymposium2019 Instagram contest. We loved seeing your pets exercise and compete!
Congratulations to our winner Ali Weaver (Class of 2022) from Washington State University and Koda (pictured at right)! Because of her winning entry, Ali won up to $500 in reimbursement for travel expenses to the 2019 SAVMA Symposium at the University of Georgia.
Stay tuned for more exciting contests hosted by AARV this year, as well as the conferences and events we will be attending. Looking forward to seeing all SAVMA Symposium attendees at our booth with #ACVSMR March 9-11!
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SPOTLIGHT PRACTICE
Ajax Animal Hospital & Rehabilitation
The Ajax Animal Hospital & Rehabilitation team shares their lives with (at last count) 18 dogs, 36 cats, 6 horses and 3 rabbits! This shared understanding of the human-animal bond drives a deep commitment to preventing and treating companion animal pain and led us to open our Rehabilitation Service in September 2017.
Facilities of AAH&R include an open and friendly rehabilitation gym and fitness centre as well as a comfortable and spacious assessment and consultation room. Modalities like an underwater treadmill, Stance Analyzer, Class 4 Therapeutic K-Laser, TENS and NMES units, and extensive rehabilitation fitness equipment help all patients stay #fitforlife.
The AAH&R practice owner, Dr. Karyn Jones, experienced personally the challenge of controlling osteoarthritis pain for her active and playful Flat-Coated retriever, Lyvie, as she aged, and she now strives to keep her Miniature Long Haired Dachshund, Zelda, fit to limit injury by supporting her spine and joints.
Continue reading about Ajax Animal Hospital & Rehabilitation ...
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Search the New AARV Articles of Interest Database!
AARV is excited to announce the launch of its searchable Articles of Interest Database, available to AARV members in the Members Area of its website.
The database starts with articles from the July 2018 Articles of Interest and contains approximately 100 articles. We will keep adding more articles to the database each month. We also will continue to include links to our past Articles of Interest from 2010 to the present in PDF format. All Articles of Interest have been selected by AARV founder Dr. Julia Tomlinson because of their relevance to the field of veterinary rehabilitation.
To search the database, log in to the Members Area of the website and go to the Articles of Interest Database page. Enter a keyword, author's name, or other search term to begin your search. A list of matching article abstracts will be displayed. A link to the full version of the journal article will be provided if available.
AARV will continue to add journal articles to the database each month to develop its usefulness as a research tool. Our thanks to Dr. Julia Tomlinson for selecting relevant journal articles each month.
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Call for Photos and News!
Are you attending a conference or meeting? Please share your photos with us! Have a professional accomplishment you would like to share? Achieved new rehabilitation credentials? Published an article or textbook? Giving a lecture or workshop? Won an award? We want to know about it! Email info@rehabvets.org so we can share your news with the #rehabvets community via our social media outlets.
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Check the AARV Calendar for Upcoming Events
Want to learn which courses are coming up at Canine Rehabilitation Institute (CRI) and Healing Oasis? Check the AARV Calendar of Events on our website, which contains upcoming rehabilitation classes and other continuing education events. You can also visit the Canine Rehabilitation Institute and Healing Oasis websites directly to learn more about their courses.
Do you have an event to add to the AARV calendar? All calendar posts are now free for AARV members. Please send your calendar event to info@rehabvets.org and be sure to include the name of the event, speaker, topic, date, time, location and URL. Rehabilitation related events/classes only, please.
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Call for Spotlight Practices!
We want to feature YOU! Your practice could be featured on our website, and for a whole month in our newsletter, on our Instagram and Facebook pages, and featured on our LinkedIn Profile.
See our Spotlight Practice Questionnaire for details. You answer the questions and provide photos; we make the rest happen!
Email info@rehabvets.org to schedule your time to shine as the AARV Spotlight Practice.
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Connect with the AARV on LinkedIn!
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TECHNICIAN CORNER
Veterinary Technicians Can Make A Difference
by Sandy Gregory, M Ed, RVT, CCRA
AARV Technician Liaison
Animal physical rehabilitation (APR) is a rapidly growing field in veterinary medicine. Specialty hospitals, general clinics, and referral centers are providing these services. There are also more and more opportunities to learn and even become certified in APR. The AVMA has required and recommended skills that vet techs should know about rehab especially if they are currently going to tech schools. APRVT has a veterinary technician specialty that you can obtain in Physical Rehabilitation. The list goes on. Each one of us can be a part of this increasingly demanding area of medicine and its development.
Every day, every animal that we see, is different. We are challenged to be creative, methodical and clever with each one. The more we network, share ideas and keep learning, the better we can assist our veterinary team and patients. We can learn so much from each other.
Keep brainstorming and stay tuned for an exciting challenge.
Be sure to check out the APRVT website for places to connect. You can stop by our table at the Western Veterinary Conference February 19th to say "hi." We look forward to meeting you.
Learn More About APRVT
The technicians on the Organizing Committee of the APRVT would love to speak at your clinic or local conference! Contact us at vetrehabtechs@gmail.com to find someone in your area!
Please visit the APRVT website and social media sites to learn more about us and don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter!
Do you have an article in mind for the Technician Corner? Contact Sandy Gregory, M. Ed, RVT, CCRA, AARV Technician Liaison, at technician@rehabvets.org to submit an article (suggested length of 200-300 words) or suggest a topic.
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CLASSIFIED AD
Veterinary Technician or Assistant - Physical Rehab, Daly City, California
Nor Cal Veterinary, a BluePearl Partner in Daly City CA, is hiring a CCRVN, CCRA, or CVMRT (could be in training). This position will work closely with Dr. Erika Gebhard DVM, CVA, CCRT, to implement rehab treatments. We have Class 3b LASER, underwater treadmill, E-stim, acupuncture, electroacupuncture and a variety of therapy tools. We also have a beautiful new facility filled with natural light (even the treatment room). Are you self-driven, dependable and knowledgeable? Do you demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills in a team atmosphere? Do you crave a dynamic and rewarding setting? Then we want to hear from you! To apply, contact Aly Mitton at alysha.mitton@bluepearlvet.com, or click here to submit an application.
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Please take a moment to visit our sponsors!
We've learned that some email programs may cut off the end of our newsletter. If you don't see the AARV mailing address at the end of the newsletter, click on "View Entire Message" to see our complete newsletter including special offers from our sponsors.
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TIER 1: EDUCATION AND RESEARCH SPONSORS
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Canine Rehabilitation Institute (CRI): 10% off most continuing education courses
To redeem CRI discount: Register for a continuing education course, and your discount will be available at 'checkout'
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TIER 2: SPONSORS PROVIDING MEMBER DISCOUNTS
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Hudson Aquatic Systems: Receive a FREE Therapist Bench, a $332 value, with any new AquaPaws unit purchase.
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OrthoPets: 5% discount
To redeem OrthoPets discount: Contact OrthoPets for details
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Healing Oasis: 5% discount for AARV members on continuing education seminars To redeem Healing Oasis discount: Contact Healing Oasis for details |
CRCG Consulting: $500 off endless pool package and 20% off consulting services
To redeem CRCG discount: Please contact CRCG to purchase equipment or consultation services and let them know you are an AARV member.
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Hero Braces: 5% discount for AARV members
To redeem Hero Braces discount: Contact Hero Braces at 308-423-2612 for your 5% discount code
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International Veterinary Acupuncture Society: Discount on Certification Course.
To redeem IVAS discount: Contact IVAS for details.
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TIER 3: ADDITIONAL SPONSORS
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