
Balance Veterinary Care
Dog Chiropractor Brisbane & Gold Coast
Animal Biomechanical Medicine
We use Animal Biomechanical Medicine to rehabilitate your dog or cat. ABM combines chiropractic, physio and rehabilitation assessment and treatments for your pet to primarily improve outcomes in musculoskeletal disorders. It utilises a gentle approach to manual medicine and is applicable for pets, young and old. The three aspects of ABM - Chiropractic, Osteopathy and Rehabilitation - synergize the health of dogs and cats.
The Animal Biomechanical Course is a unique two year (980 hours) course taught exclusively to professionals who are either Veterinarians, Chiropractors or Osteopaths who intend to treat dogs, cats and horses. The association has ongoing education and new information and techniques are shared freely between the three professions. Most techniques that are used by Chiropractors, Osteopaths and Physiotherapists can be used on Dogs and Cats.
Animal Biomechanical Medicine should always be especially considered in elderly dogs and cats. The chiropractic and physiotherapy techniques may also be helpful for dogs and cats whose recovery from surgery is not progressing.
Animal Biomechanical Medicine should also be considered in the following conditions:
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Intervertabral disc disease( IVDD dogs) Hip Dysplasia
Dog Patella Luxation Degenerative Myelopathy
Medial Shoulder Instability
Osteoarthritis Cervical Vertabral Instability
Iliopsoas Strain Pain
Some of the studies which look at the benefits of Chiropractic and Physiotherapy techniques when used on dogs, cats and humans are outlined below:
Osteopathic manipulative treatment for low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials John C Licciardone et al
Effects of orthopaedic manual therapy in knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis Shahnawaz Anwer et al
The Efficacy of Manual Therapy for Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Ariel Desjardins-Charbonneau, PT, MSc
Manipulation and mobilization for treating chronic low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis D.Coulter PhD et al