Tod Miner

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.15″ background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.48″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.15″ background_color=”#000000″]   In Canine Rehabilitation, when we hear the term, “Manual Therapy”, many of us assume it’s just another word for massage.  It’s not.  Manual therapy and massage are two very different techniques with distinct benefits for your pet.  You have probably … Read more

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.15″ background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.48″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.15″ background_color=”#000000″]   Duke is a 6 year old terrier mix who loves to fetch!  a few weeks ago, he played a little too hard and came up lame.  His owner was worried he tore his CCL.  His vet had advised surgery and … Read more

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.15″ background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.48″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.15″ background_color=”#000000″]   Arfit Welcomes Dominic, an 11 year old Chow / Collie mix.  Dominic has a history of hip dysplasia and his owners brought him in because he has been limping after walks and having increased difficulty getting up on the bed. … Read more

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.15″ background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.48″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.15″ background_color=”#000000″]My dog has been diagnosed with a Spinal Stroke (FCE).  Now What? by Tod Miner, PT CCRP Arfit Dog Therapy Chicago      I took Max to ARFIT after I had taken him to the vet.  He wasn’t able to move his … Read more

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.15″ background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=”on” background_color_1=”#000000″ _builder_version=”3.15″ background_color=”#000000″ module_alignment=”center”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_color=”#000000″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.arfit.biz/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/IMG_0951.jpeg” show_bottom_space=”off” align=”center” _builder_version=”3.15″ background_color=”#000000″ max_width=”20%”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.15″ text_text_color=”#ffffff” background_color=”#000000″ background_layout=”dark”] Canine Rehabilitation   Maverick is a 10 year old Shiba Inu.  His owners brought him to therapy because of shaky hind legs and increased difficulty getting up and climbing stairs.  At … Read more

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.15″ background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.48″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.15″ background_color=”#000000″] Ada is an 11 year old female Pit Bull Terrier.  She has been yelping in pain at night for the last few days and a cervical (neck) injury is suspected.  She also yelps when she tries to shake her head and … Read more

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.15″ background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text]   Chloe has been coming to Canine physical therapy at Arfit for approximately 5 weeks now and has made tremendous progress.  We have been focusing on her hips adductors and Illio femoral ligament with Cold Laser and manual therapy followed by rhythmic stabilization and ART therapy on a foam roller … Read more

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.15″ background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.15″ background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text]   Arfit Welcomes Trey to Canine Physical Therapy!  Trey was electrocuted when urinating on a light pole.  It is suspected he twisted his spine during the incident and incurred an FCE in addition to electrical burns on his chest and right hind leg.  His left hind leg is … Read more

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.15″ background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.48″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.74″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Jasper is a wonderfully loving 12 year old Border Collie with soft tissue sarcoma of the temporalis muscle. His owners brought him to Arfit to see if massage could increase his comfort and quality of life. After each massage, … Read more

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.15″ background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.74″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Simon is a 7 year old Min Pin – Pug – Chihuaha mix. He had been receiving laser therapy for several months for a CCL injury and was still not putting any weight on his left hind … Read more