Episode 3 Ultrasound and shortwave

David Sommerville signs up with CAM’s Hannah Capon for a series on electro-therapies. This episode begins by discussing ultrasound and the distinction in between utilizing it for scanning and for treatment. The different specifications of wavelength, strength and pulsed/continuous are described and we learn that ultrasound is particularly great for tendon injuries. There are nevertheless a variety of threat aspects which should be remembered. The session carries on to pulsed shortwave treatment which, unlike PEMF, is a radiation therapy. This triggers a change in temperature in the tissue which is healing. Once again, the risk factors (for example, it’s not to be used anywhere near metal and there’s a possibility that the patient gets desensitised to the heat) are described. Just like each of these modalities, we find out how they may be pertinent to the treatment of arthritis and what proof exists.

Every WEBCAM LIVE finishes with 10 Top Tips for handling your arthritic pet (from 0: 53: 56 in this video).

Dr David Somerville FRSA, is an Ex RAF Avionics Service Technician, Computer System Engineering Expert, Qualified Science Instructor, Elder University Lecture and Manager, Medical Research Researcher (Chartered), International Lecturer on Electro-Therapies, University Speaker on electro-therapies at Nottingham University’s School of Veterinary Medicine and Science Veterinary Physiotherapy Course. He is the author of 3 books on electro-therapies and quickly to publish his fourth. He is presently a semi-retired specialist on electro-therapies.

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Canine Arthritis Management (WEBCAM) is a veterinary driven initiative, set up by veterinarian Hannah Capon who was becoming overwhelmed with the variety of pet dogs she was having to put to sleep having actually “gone off their legs”. This was frequently seen by the owners as an abrupt occurrence, when in reality that pet dog had probably been suffering in silence for a long time previous to that day. We believe that as numerous as 1 in 5 pet dogs in the UK, and 80% of pet dogs over the age of 8, will have some degree of osteoarthritis. Unlike human beings, canines are unable to express their pain in words. Chronic discomfort is no doubt something most people will comprehend and empathise with, however it can be tough to inform when a pet dog is suffering in the very same way. We wish to challenge the preconceived notion that “simply getting old” or “decreasing” should be accepted in our four footed buddies. Ageing in itself is not a disease! Here at CAMERA we believe that by changing owner, veterinarian and public perception of arthritis, we can enhance and extend the lives of pets.

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