by Tod Miner | Nov 15, 2018 | Uncategorized
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 heard of Swedish...
by Tod Miner | Nov 2, 2018 | Uncategorized
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 Duke’s owner wanted to see if conservative treatment could help....
by Tod Miner | Oct 19, 2018 | Uncategorized
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. In therapy, I immediately noticed a lot of...
by Tod Miner | Oct 15, 2018 | Uncategorized
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 back legs. The vet had suggested surgery but, with Max’s heart...
by Tod Miner | Oct 15, 2018 | Uncategorized
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 his initial visit, I noticed significant hind limb muscle atrophy, spinal tightness...
by Tod Miner | Oct 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
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 / or side bend to the left. Upon palpation, there is moderate...
