Structural Therapies

Charissa Smith veterinarian Ph 07 32714755 mob 0418759237

supplies a range of structural therapies for pets

Chiropractic

Chiropractic adjustment involves application of pressure along lines of joint movement.  This pressure is applied by small rapid hand movements on ligament-bone junctions, causing the ligaments to have a recoil relaxation that allows the joint structure to regain normal positioning.

Charissa has attended post graduate schools of Veterinary Chiropractic.

There is now a chiropractic post graduate degree course for Veterinarians at RMIT Melbourne.

www.oss.murdoch.edu.au/forms/VetBiomedChiroAppl.pdf

www.pgf.edu.au/courses/bio/bidstrup_ian.cfm

www.pgf.edu.au/courses/bio/kilmartin_rowan.cfm

Structural Adjustment:

In an adjustment the bones are moved gently across one another so ligament recoil allows them to find their most comfortable place. Common injuries needing adjustments happen when the pelvis is thrown out of alignment. This can be done by straining of the back legs when pushing and turning with heavy loads. Charissa has a diploma of human Structural Balancing and has applied these techniques to animals for 20 years.

Muscle Therapy

This is cross tendon manipulation. Opposing muscles are treated in a sequence of movements so that the muscles resume normal function .It is wonderful for old injuries and inherited conditions. Charissa has attended Bowen Therapy Schools for both animals and humans.

Massage

Massages can involve Shiatsu or Network Patterning.  Shiatsu involves stretching where one part of the body is held immobile and a compensating part stretched. It often allows joints and ligaments to slip themselves into the best position for function.  Network Patterning involves applying pressure to compensating muscle groups so that they relax and the whole spine falls in to its place of best function.  Other possible massage types are friction massage, deep tissue massage, lymphatic drainage, and long line massage.