The Vertebral Column

Welcome to The Vertebral Column, a space to address what we understand to be our audiences’ most pressing educational needs. Our intention is to educate and to listen. Our goal is to stimulate a healthy, respectful conversation about the issues presented – we’re looking forward to your thoughts and questions, as well as suggestions for future posts.

When Is It Training…
and When Is It Pain or Dysfunction?
Supporting the Equine with Hoof Issues
— the Team Approach
Where is Equine Podiatry Today?
— A Veterinarian’s Perspective
Improving Communication with Hoof Care Practitioners
— A Veterinarian’s Perspective
Hoof Care in Canada
— Canadian Equine Hoof Care Association (CEHCA)
Whole Horse Hoof Care
Why Objective Hoof Analysis Matters
Why HoofmApp Should Be Standard Practice
Equine Nutrition Today
— Our Personal Perspective
Rider Fitness, Practitioner Fitness: Part 1
— A New Paradigm for Human Exercise Programs
Rider Fitness, Practitioner Fitness: Part 2
— Interoception
How to Read Scientific Research Articles
— and Actually Use Them
Equine Vaccination
— Taking a Balanced Approach
R+ Applications in Therapeutic Settings
Could Somatics Be the Future of Bodywork?
Understanding the Autonomic Nervous System
— For Effective Manual Therapy
Understanding Dermatomes in Horses
FEI Competitions
— State of Affairs and the Way Forward
Understanding Biotensegrity in Animals
Integrative Healthcare
— Adopting a Balanced Approach
Scars and Adhesions
— Understanding Soft Tissue Trauma
ECVM & Other Congenital Cervical Vertebral Anomalies
— A Nuanced Conversation About a Complex Issue
The Science Behind Light Touch
Time For A Paradigm Shift in Veterinary Healthcare
The Dangers of Unassessed Exercise Programs for Horses
Understanding Compensation Patterns in Horses
Unpacking Posture: Part 1
— Static Posture
Unpacking Posture: Part 2
— Dynamic Posture
Unpacking Posture: Part 3
— Horse-Rider Interactions
Animal Rehabilitation
— A Specific Skill Set
Manual Therapy
— Measuring Our Effectiveness
The Whole-Body Assessment
Recognizing Contraindications
The Ethics of Dissections
Scientific Method: Part 1
— The 7-Step Process
Scientific Method: Part 2
— Clinicians vs Researchers, Who Should You Believe?
Scientific Accuracy and Social Media: Part 1
— Why Facts Matter
Scientific Accuracy and Social Media: Part 2
— How to Dispel False Information
The Horse’s Healthcare Team, Making It Work: Part 1
— Creating an Equine Healthcare Team
The Horse’s Healthcare Team, Making It Work: Part 2
— About Scope of Practice
The Horse’s Healthcare Team, Making It Work: Part 3
— Can Non-Veterinary Practitioners “Diagnose” and “Treat”?
Muscle Atrophy in Horses: Part 1
— Common Causes
Muscle Atrophy in Horses: Part 2
— Diagnosis
Muscle Atrophy in Horses: Part 3
— Rehabilitation Strategies

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