Dr Naomi Boyd holds a unique dual qualification in physiotherapy and veterinary medicine, and currently works as a sports medicine veterinarian at the Small Animal Specialist Hospital (SASH) in Sydney, Australia. We explore the ways that physiotherapy can be implemented in care protocols for many different health conditions. Topics discussed include:
Reasons to keep ill patients moving
What a sports medicine diagnostic work up looks like
The diagnostic value of pressure mats 
How Dr Boyd empowers her clients to adhere to the take home treatment plans
A preventative plan for those pets predisposed to musculoskeletal disease (e.g. hip dysplasia)
Dr Boyd's thoughts on hydrotherapy 
"Nose work" and how it can be beneficial for energetic dogs looking for stimulation
Up and coming therapies for pets with osteoarthritis, including CBD, nutraceuticals and platelet rich plasma
How Dr Boyd instructs her clients to monitor comfort levels in their pets at home



Resources mentioned include Marion Brand's nose work: https://www.k9nosetime.com/about-us/#:~:text=Marion%20Brand%2C%20CNWI%20is%20the,at%20the%20Hills%20Dog%20Club

Dr Naomi Boyd holds a unique dual qualification in physiotherapy and veterinary medicine, and currently works as a sports medicine veterinarian at the Small Animal Specialist Hospital (SASH) in Sydney, Australia. We explore the ways that physiotherapy can be implemented in care protocols for many different health conditions. Topics discussed include:
<ul>
<li>Reasons to keep ill patients moving</li>
<li>What a sports medicine diagnostic work up looks like</li>
<li>The diagnostic value of pressure mats </li>
<li>How Dr Boyd empowers her clients to adhere to the take home treatment plans</li>
<li>A preventative plan for those pets predisposed to musculoskeletal disease (e.g. hip dysplasia)</li>
<li>Dr Boyd's thoughts on hydrotherapy </li>
<li>"Nose work" and how it can be beneficial for energetic dogs looking for stimulation</li>
<li>Up and coming therapies for pets with osteoarthritis, including CBD, nutraceuticals and platelet rich plasma</li>
<li>How Dr Boyd instructs her clients to monitor comfort levels in their pets at home</li>
</ul>
 
Resources mentioned include Marion Brand's nose work: <a href="https://www.k9nosetime.com/about-us/#:~:text=Marion%20Brand%2C%20CNWI%20is%20the,at%20the%20Hills%20Dog%20Club">https://www.k9nosetime.com/about-us/#:~:text=Marion%20Brand%2C%20CNWI%20is%20the,at%20the%20Hills%20Dog%20Club</a>

The pureANIMAL Collective podcast shares cutting edge science, clinical wisdom, and inspiration on integrative veterinary medicine. Each month, we interview our team of experts in the fields of orthopaedics, dermatology, internal medicine, and integrative medicine. Our mission is to create a world where integrative veterinary medicine is accessible to all, to empower and inspire other veterinary professionals and pet parents alike, and to ultimately improve the health and wellbeing of pets. Host Dr Sarah Howard is a veterinarian and lifelong student of natural health. 

The pureANIMAL Collective podcast shares cutting edge science, clinical wisdom, and inspiration on integrative veterinary medicine. Each month, we interview our team of experts in the fields of orthopaedics, dermatology, internal medicine, and integrative medicine. Our mission is to create a world where integrative veterinary medicine is accessible to all, to empower and inspire other veterinary professionals and pet parents alike, and to ultimately improve the health and wellbeing of pets. Host Dr Sarah Howard is a veterinarian and lifelong student of natural health.

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Dr Naomi Boyd holds a unique dual qualification in physiotherapy and veterinary medicine, and currently works as a sports medicine veterinarian at the Small Animal Specialist Hospital (SASH) in Sydney, Australia. We explore the ways that physiotherapy can be implemented in care protocols for many different health conditions.

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