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Animal
By Siun Griffin
July 29, 2025
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From Zoom to Zzz: How Manual Therapy Can Help Pets Sleep Better
Can gentle touch help pets sleep? Explores how massage supports rest through nervous system regulation and hormonal shifts for better recovery.
animal care
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Animal
By Siun Griffin
July 23, 2025
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Post-Surgical Manual Therapy: Safe Practice Guidelines
Manual therapy aids post-surgical rehab in animals—when used wisely. Learn how PROM, massage & osteopathy help healing without causing harm.
rehabilitation
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Equine
Sadie Pearce
July 21, 2025
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Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy in the Management of Trigeminal Mediated Headshaking in Horses.
Sadie Pearce holds the Practical Horsemanship title, works with remedial horses, and uses osteopathy to aid horses and educate owners with compassionate care.
theses
conditions
headshaking
Equine
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Animal
By Siun Griffin
July 14, 2025
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What Does ‘Holistic’ Really Mean
"Holistic" is everywhere in animal health marketing—this article explains what true holistic care means and how to spot the difference.
osteopathy insights
Animal
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Animal
Chris Bates
July 11, 2025
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“The Fascia Frontier” A Look at Fascia in Animal Osteopathy
Fascia: overlooked frontier of animal health. Osteopath Chris Bates demystifies fascia's structure, function, revealing why this tissue holds the key.
fascia
osteopathy insights
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Animal
Karen Lithgow
July 2, 2025
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Osteopathy in Animal Palliative Care: A Valuable Integration
Osteopathy brings comfort and gentle support to animals in palliative care—offering hands-on relief when cure is no longer possible, enhancing quality of life.
seniors
osteopathy insights
Animal
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