VPN Plus+ ExclusiveVideo series demonstrates 3 massage therapy techniquesJanuary 24, 2025In the Surgical Insights column of the February 2025 issue of Veterinary Practice News, Michael Petty, DVM, addressed using rehab therapy, including massage, in post-op patients. In a VPN Plus+ exclusive, Dr. Petty shares three videos to demonstrate his techniques.
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Surgical success: Not just about procedureApril 12, 2022Two important parts of any surgical procedure’s successful outcome is the surgery itself and the anesthesia/analgesia that ensures patient safety and comfort.
How to make surgical recovery a successDecember 29, 2021Depending on your comfort level in the operating room, surgery can be fun and rewarding, or a major source of stress and anxiety.
Post-op massage for veterinary patients? Just do it!December 15, 2015If you perform surgery, consider a massage for your patients postoperatively. If you do not have the time or educational background to practice massage, you would be wise to either learn how to perform bodywork or hire someone who can.