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Lorna Brokenshire-Dyke
May 30, 20231 min read
Calling all veterinary surgeons!
It would be absolutely fantastic if you could spare a few minutes to complete this survey please. https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/navp-v...
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Lorna Brokenshire-Dyke
Apr 30, 20231 min read
Strangles awareness week
#StranglesAwarenessWeek is this week, 1st - 7th May. Get involved. Free webinar on Wednesday 3rd May. Attendees at the'Taking the Heat...
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Lorna Brokenshire-Dyke
Apr 29, 20231 min read
Manual therapies
Manual therapies are the mainstay of our in-session treatment techniques. They are tailored according to the unique requirements of each...
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Lorna Brokenshire-Dyke
Apr 28, 20231 min read
Palpation
Our hands are our most useful tool! Our hands connect us to our patients, to both assess and treat. The skill of palpation builds up over...
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Lorna Brokenshire-Dyke
Apr 27, 20231 min read
Dynamic assessment
The dynamic assessment is a very important part of the physiotherapy service we provide. The way a horse moves and uses his/her body...
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Lorna Brokenshire-Dyke
Apr 26, 20231 min read
Static assessment
We perform a full clinical exam for all new cases, including static and dynamic musculoskeletal assessment and clinical palpation. Static...
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Lorna Brokenshire-Dyke
Apr 25, 20231 min read
The importance of a good history
Everything starts here. In order to fully understand any current issues, a full and thorough history is essential. It can be helpful when...
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Lorna Brokenshire-Dyke
Apr 11, 20231 min read
Gorgeous George wins our Spring Competition
We really enjoyed meeting Gorgeous George yesterday! George is the winner of our Spring Competition and received a free physiotherapy...
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Lorna Brokenshire-Dyke
Mar 26, 20231 min read
Spring competition
Win a free equine veterinary physiotherapy session Do you have a future cover star? To celebrate the start of spring, and the return of...
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Lorna Brokenshire-Dyke
Mar 22, 20231 min read
New guidelines for calculating maximum weight capacity for horses
The Association of British Riding Schools has shared some really useful advice regarding horse and rider weights. Some conclusions...
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Lorna Brokenshire-Dyke
Mar 15, 20231 min read
Can we determine, by looking at behaviours, whether the horse has musculoskeletal pain?
“Can we determine, by looking at facial expressions and other behaviours, whether the horse has musculoskeletal pain?” The answer is yes...
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Lorna Brokenshire-Dyke
Mar 10, 20232 min read
The fine line between gait asymmetry and lameness
Trying to determine the clinical significance of any biomechanical asymmetries has been a fundamental question for owners, vets and...
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Lorna Brokenshire-Dyke
Mar 4, 20231 min read
How to choose your musculoskeletal therapist
No horse owner can have missed the exponential rise of musculoskeletal (MSK) therapists over the last two decades and beyond. This...
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Lorna Brokenshire-Dyke
Feb 21, 20231 min read
Gait asymmetry study extended
We are extending our study into the prevalence of sub-clinical or low grade lameness in sports horses. New cases sought. The study uses...
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Lorna Brokenshire-Dyke
Jan 13, 20231 min read
Join our study on sub-clinical gait asymmetries
We are looking for case volunteers for our study into the prevalence of sub-clinical or low grade lameness in sports horses. The study...
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Lorna Brokenshire-Dyke
Nov 21, 20221 min read
BEVA Statement regarding RAMP
RAMP are delighted to announce that the British Equine Veterinary Association {BEVA) have fully scrutinised the professional and...
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Lorna Brokenshire-Dyke
Sep 11, 20221 min read
FAQs NAVP National Association of Veterinary Physiotherapists
The National Association of Veterinary Physiotherapists was formed back in 1985 to promote the professional practice of veterinary...
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Lorna Brokenshire-Dyke
Jul 3, 20221 min read
What is the difference between RAMP and other professional associations?
"RAMP was initiated to provide a regulatory body in the absence of statutory regulation in animal musculoskeletal care, the founders were...
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Lorna Brokenshire-Dyke
May 2, 20221 min read
BEVA guide to working with musculoskeletal allied professionals
There are a myriad of different organisations and individuals offering musculoskeletal (MSK) therapies for horses, which causes much...
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Lorna Brokenshire-Dyke
Mar 19, 20211 min read
BD Coronavirus (COVID-19) info
Latest updates and FAQs about competitions and coaching from British Dressage. Read more here. #designseries #photos #color
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