10th July 2024
By Eirlys Green MSc, BSc (Hons), EEBW
McTimoney Animal Chiropractor at Aceso Animal Therapy
Introduction
When we think of Animal Therapy, and the wide variety of techniques being used throughout the industry, we tend to automatically link these treatments to horses or dogs – understandable considering these are our usual clients! I personally find that feline maintenance treatments are not as well known ...
Read more 10th July 2024
McTimoney Animal Practitioner honoured to be part of the team
Crufts 2024 Best in Show!
Viking, officially known as Ch Brighttouch Drift the Line Through Dialynne and owned by Melanie Raymond, John Shaw, and Kerry Kirtley won the Pastoral Group and Best in Show at Crufts this year.
Melanie said ‘To win Crufts is a dream come true, it is what we ...
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Dogs showing behavioural signs of pain (Helsinki Pain Index) when wearing a harness show increased sensitivity to pain of the thoracic musculature compared to dogs showing no behavioural pain. Chiropractic techniques focus on correction of joint function of the spine and pelvis. By focusing on optimal alignment, it seeks to restore the correct functioning of the skeletal system, nervous ...
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Many assistance Dog charities rely on the use of a harness when their dogs are working in public. Additionally, more dog owners are choosing the harness as a more welfare-friendly use of restraint when walking their dogs. Behavioural pain assessment scales provide a form of standardisation(e.g Helsinki Pain Index) but can still have subjective bias. Pressure Algometry measures Mechanical Nociceptive ...
Read more 10th July 2024
Rider weight as a percentage of equine weights have attracted considerable interest from a welfare perspective. The impact of rider weight on different pony age groups has not been explored. This study investigated the impact of rider weight on epaxial muscle sensitivity to pain and heart rate variability of ridden Exmoor ponies from different age groups.
Highlights:
Ponies <17years experienced an increased ...
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Welfare and ethics surrounding riding is critical to equestrianism’s Social Licence to Operate & pressure is mounting for change. Rider weight limits form the basis for much concern given the current knowledge of the physiological change an increase in rider weight can induce. This crossover study aimed to investigate the impact of rider weight on measures of muscle sensitivity to ...
Read more 10th July 2024
The ethical weight bearing capacity of horses has been under scrutiny through equine professionals, veterinary surgeons, coaches, judges and riders for many years. Literature within this area is limited. The average weight of people in the UK is rising research in this field needs to advance to ensure that the welfare of the horse is not compromised. This study aimed ...
Read more 20th June 2024
There is no research into the animal chiropractor-client relationship which is an integral part of the treatment process and can influence aftercare adherence and animal welfare. This preliminary study aimed to explore and shed light on possible influences on the animal chiropractor-client relationship in the equine setting.
Highlights:
The main themes to arise were ‘being in tune’, knowledge, trust and communication.
‘Being in-tune’ ...
Read more 20th June 2024
Participating in flyball is thought to pose higher risk of injury to the forelimbs, especially during high velocity turns performed in the same direction (either left or right). This study investigated whether turning direction on the flyball box influences passive range of motion (PROM) of the carpus, elbow and shoulder, and forelimb static weight distribution (SWD) symmetry in flyball dogs. ...
Read more 20th June 2024
Hip dysplasia and elbow dysplasia are common orthopaedic conditions in dogs. Hip and elbow scoring is well-established as necessary for the health of breeding populations of many dog breeds, undertaken while the dog is still young. The study aimed to investigate standing passive joint range of motion in relationship to BVA/KC/ANKC hip and elbow score, gender and age of healthy ...
Read more 29th May 2024
Research of musculoskeletal issues in puppies is limited. This study aimed to provide evidence that spinal & pelvic misalignments exist in 8-week-old Basset Hound puppies and any associations with the birthing process.
Highlights:
Vertebral and pelvic misalignments do exist in 8-week-old puppies
The highest proportion of misalignments were found in the cervical region.
Birth/8 week puppy weights and birthing presentation had no ...
Read more 26th April 2024
Analysing gait from a chiropractic perspective
Date & Time
May 16, 2024 7:30 PM
Is your horse or dog moving the best he can? Understanding how our animals move, why they move the way they do and how to improve their gait is a key part of the veterinary chiropractic assessment of animals.
In this webinar, we look at common dysfunctions ...
Read more 10th April 2024
McTimoney College, Wednesday 17th April 2024.
Sponsored by Agria Pet Insurance
There is growing excitement for the first Animal Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Conference to be held at the McTimoney College of Chiropractic on Wednesday 17th April and co-organised by the McTimoney Animal Association.
Conference sponsors Agria Pet Insurance will be giving a talk on their products and services and Keynote Speakers ...
Read more 8th April 2024
By Cat Ferguson MSc PGCert MMAA
McTimoney Animal Chiropractor
Frankie (Chavell European Secret (ai)) is a 10-month-old Briard dog who lives with his owner, Cheryl, and his mum, Fergie, near Reading in Berkshire. This year he won Best Puppy Dog in Breed at his first ever Crufts!
Cheryl first contacted me in early February, looking for a McTimoney Animal Practitioner for her 10-month-old ...
Read more 26th March 2024
By Cat Ferguson MSc PGCert MMAA
McTimoney Animal Chiropractor
The soggy moggy in question – Panda
I was first contacted by Panda’s owner three weeks after a rather unusual incident. Panda, a 16-year old DSH, had appeared in his house soaking wet during a dry day in October 2022. He then had what his owner described as a ‘funny turn’, during which ...
Read more 26th March 2024
Are you considering a career in animal therapy? Curious about how to pursue training while maintaining your current job? Look no further than McTimoney College of Chiropractic Animal programmes.
Chiropractic is increasingly becoming the preferred option for stables, kennels, and devoted pet owners seeking a comprehensive and dynamic approach to addressing musculoskeletal pain.
The College frequently organises Animal Open Days, where you ...
Read more 21st March 2024
Bridgitte Tetteh (BBC Radio Berkshire)
Alice Hopkins (sitting in for Bridgitte): “This is the part of the show where we “Ask the Expert” and hear from people who have out-of-the-ordinary jobs and unique expertise”.
On 18th March 2024, BBC Radio Berkshire invited Alexandra Crosby-Jones, McTimoney Animal Chiropractor to talk about a typical day in the life of a McTimoney Animal Chiropractor, ...
Read more 13th March 2024
Free webinar Thur 28th March 7.30
The McTimoney College of Chiropractic will be holding a webinar on Thursday the 28th of March presented by McTimoney Animal Association members Vanessa Davidson and Amanda Powell.
This webinar will explain how pain manifests and how we can spot even the most subtle signs of pain or discomfort as well as what we can do to ...
Read more 18th December 2023
Rolo is a 5yo miniature dachshund dog who first started seeing McTimoney Animal Chiropractor Naomi Collis when he was 3 year old, after starting to have episodes of muscle spasm causing him to freeze and not move for short periods of time. His owner Neil Barbour had taken him to the vet and been prescribed medication that could be given ...
Read more 11th December 2023
Twizzle is a 10 year old male Maltese x Bichon Frise dog who presented to McTimoney Animal Chiropractor Jay Hrycak with an intermittent lameness on the front left leg. Twizzle was struggling to get onto the sofa, the bed and to get up the stairs too. Each episode of lameness was associated with other signs of distress and pain ...
Read more 4th December 2023
Crumble is a 4yo male alpaca who was registered as female when he was born and went with his mum into a female herd. This was due to the fact that he has an undescended testicle and he tends to urinate in tiny amounts. By the time he was 2.5 years he did start to show some male behaviours but ...
Read more 25th November 2023
McTimoney animal chiropractic care is often seen as a treatment for horses and dogs, however it can be an effective treatment for other animals including cats. Chiropractic care can be used to support young, aging and cats with underlying health conditions to improve their quality of life by gently addressing the musculoskeletal compensations they carry as a result of their ...
Read more 21st November 2023
The McTimoney College of Chiropractic is excited to announce that the first Animal Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Conference will be held in Abingdon on the 17th April 2024. This conference will show-case the latest research in animal chiropractic care and rehabilitation through both platform and poster presentations. We are also inviting abstracts from other animal musculoskeletal disciplines including veterinary physiotherapy with ...
Read more 20th November 2023
Reggie is a 6 year old male Doberman owned by Jess Woodrow and is a client of Claire Lawrence, a McTimoney Animal Chiropractor. Initially Reggie was seen for maintenance treatments every three months as he was competing at agility. It is important to ensure that competition animals have regular check-ups and agility is a high-speed and demanding sport, albeit very ...
Read more 1st September 2023
Jeff is a Bearded Dragon who is owned by the animal centre at Cirencester College after rehoming him a few years ago. Bearded Dragons are native to Australia and are large semi-arboreal lizards that are not nocturnal. Combined with being friendly and easy to handle, makes them ideal pets. Beardies can live 7-12 years.
The college knows little about Jeff’s history; ...
Read more 13th March 2023
15-year-old Ella and her “Dancing Dutch riding pony” make GB selection for British Dressage with helping hand from McTimoney
Imagine the excitement of being picked to represent Great Britain for the first time, the chance to showcase all the hard work you have put into training and competing up the levels of British Dressage to achieve the honour of representing GBR. ...
Read more 8th March 2023
Free Webinar from the McTimoney College of Chiropractic: Tuesday 21st March 2023 @7.30pm
The role of animal chiropractic in the rehabilitation of injuries
The McTimoney College of Chiropractic is delighted to announce the next information evening in their series of free webinars focused on the effective use of the McTimoney approach for animals:
“The role of animal chiropractic in the rehabilitation of injuries”.
Injuries ...
Read more 17th February 2023
McTimoney Research wins award at the Eleventh Symposium of the International Association of Veterinary and Rehabilitation Physical Therapy
Elizabeth Wenman MSc, an equine chiropractic and soft tissue practitioner from Surrey, won an award for her “preliminary investigation into the effect of chiropractic treatment (CT), myofascial release (MFR), and a combined treatment on mechanical nociceptive thresholds of horses”.
This research was presented by ...
Read more 7th February 2023
McTimoney for the aged dog as well as the athletic dog…
McTimoney chiropractic treatment is well-recognised as a gentle and effective modality for improving comfort and performance of all dogs, regardless of their size, ability and any pre-existing conditions. This is true of older dogs as well as those in sporting activities in their younger years. The technique works because it ...
Read more 24th January 2023
A preliminary investigation into laterality differences of range of motion during flexion and extension of canine proximal limb joints
Research into musculoskeletal imbalance and laterality differences of limb joint range of motion (ROM) in canines is limited.
Bilateral ROM measures are important to consider in limb joint movement assessment and particularly for older dogs.
Oral presentation and winner of ‘Small animal podium presentation’ ...
Read more 24th January 2023
Preliminary investigation into the effects of chiropractic treatment, myofascial release, and a combined treatment on mechanical nociceptive thresholds of horses
Chiropractic treatment alone and when combined with myofascial release techniques (MFR) reduced response to pain compared to no treatment or MFR alone.
By combining the chiropractic technique with myofascial release, this study was able to demonstrate a far greater effect on the ...
Read more 10th January 2023
McTimoney Animal Chiropractic as a Career – 24th January 2023 @7.30pm
What is it like being a McTimoney Animal Chiropractor? What do we do and how does it help animal welfare and performance? This webinar looks at the McTimoney technique and how we apply it to a range of different performance and injury-based problems we see in our animals as well ...
Read more 10th December 2022
Agility dog Banjo continues to thrive after dog attack, with the help of McTimoney Chiropractic treatment
A brutal dog attack in 2019 left Banjo, a four-year-old Lurcher, terrified and facing a long period of rehabilitation. However, McTimoney treatment helped him return to his old self and back competing in agility, just months after the accident occurred. Now, 3 years on McTimoney ...
Read more 29th November 2022
The use of McTimoney animal chiropractic in dog agility – an owner’s perspective.
Agility is a great way to get rid of your dog’s excess energy. Running through a course at speed, passing over and through a variety of obstacles. It is one of the most popular dog sports around and it thrilling to watch.
Any dog can be an agility dog ...
Read more 29th November 2022
New, first of its kind, undergraduate Masters degree in Veterinary Chiropractic now available!
The McTimoney College of Chiropractic is proud to announce that a new 4-year programme in Veterinary Chiropractic is available to undergraduates, so those without a previous degree can undertake the training and education required to enter this sought-after career.
Over the past 50 years, the McTimoney College of ...
Read more 9th November 2022
Flyball: fast, furious, and fun –
McTimoney Animal Chiropractic helps keep Flyball Open World Cup 2022 canine competitors in tip top condition.
As featured in Dog Sport UK Magazine www.dogsportsuk.com/shop
Ever wondered what flyball is all about and is right for your dog? Here we learn all about flyball and hear from Emma Overend the team therapist at The Flyball Open World Cup ...
Read more 26th October 2022
McTimoney Animal Association (MAA) Invited to Present at the London Vet Show 2022
McTimoney Animal Association (MAA) Chiropractic Practitioners Nikki Routledge MSc PGCLT, BSc (Hons) MMAA AHPR Reg’d FHEA and Vanessa Davidson MSc PGCE BSc (Hons) SFHEA MMAA AHPR have been invited to present throughout the 2-day London Vet Show, 17-18th November at the Excel London.
The McTimoney Animal Association (MAA) is ...
Read more 3rd May 2022
McTimoney Animal Chiropractic demonstrations at the Retired Greyhounds Gala Sunday 8th May – Owlerton Stadium Sheffield.
McTimoney Animal Chiropractor Beth Absolon will be attending the Retired Greyhounds Gala at Owlerton Stadium Sheffield on Sunday 8th May to show visitors to the event what chiropractic for animals is all about.
The event is being held in support of the Greyhound Trust and entry ...
Read more 25th April 2022
Paralympic dressage rider Dr Tamsin Addison and McTimoney Animal Chiropractor Jin Langstone – the importance of treating high level competitive horses and their riders!
Dr Tamsin Addison is an Irish paradressage rider based at Radnage House Stables in Buckinghamshire who has been riding since she was 5 years old. Tamsin came to Radnage House as a child to learn to ...
Read more 13th April 2022
McTimoney Animal Chiropractic – what is it and how can it benefit my animal?
Francesca Fernside Elite Animal Therapy will be holding her first ever Demonstration Event!
McTimoney Animal Chiropractic – what is it and how can it benefit my animal? Saturday 30th April 3-5pm at Openshaw Equestrian
This demonstration event is part of my research for my Master’s Dissertation and will be given ...
Read more 1st April 2022
ANIMAL CHIROPRACTOR OPEN DAY: Discover why the McTimoney College of Chiropractic is a great place to learn!
Come to the MSc Animal Manipulation Open Day at our College location in Abingdon on Thursday 14th April 2022 from 10am until 12.30pm to hear all about our Animal MSc and the various entry routes available.
Take a virtual tour of the college
See the state-of-the-art ...
Read more 9th March 2022
Free Webinar: Injuries, disease & compensations in horses & dogs-why use McT ?
Injuries and disease are fairly common in our equine and canine friends resulting in expensive vet bills and long-term care. Understanding how animals compensate for these conditions allows us to devise the most effective ongoing programme of care for our horses and dogs.
McTimoney treatment focusses on achieving symmetry, alleviating ...
Read more 8th March 2022
Kitten triumphs over adversity with the love of a determined owner and a helping hand from a McTimoney Animal Chiropractor.
This story all began with an underweight stray cat turning up in the garden of Mo Stanhope from Salisbury in Wiltshire. Having searched social media within 24 hours Mo had located the cat’s owner, who as it happened it turned out ...
Read more 2nd February 2022
PODCAST Episode 2: Artemis the ex-racehorse:
In this episode we meet Artemis and his new rider Rosie Milton, who is aiming to retrain Artemis from ex-racehorse to go jumping and possibly even some dressage too. We follow the whole process from taking a history to examining and treating Artemis in his first session with McTimoney Animal Practitioner Nikki Routledge.
The MAA PODCAST ...
Read more 31st January 2022
McTimoney Animal Chiropractic Online Information Evening
Are you interested in animal therapy as a career?
Thu, 10th Feb 2022 – 19:00
About this event
Interested in McTimoney Animal Chiropractic as a career?
Want to be your own boss, working in a fulfilling career with animals?
Want to know how to train whilst still working in your current role?
Then join us via Zoom online to learn more ...
Read more 25th January 2022
Brand new from The McTimoney Animal Association – The MAA Podcast!
The MAA PODCAST hosted by McTimoney Animal Practitioner, Nikki Routledge.
This regular podcast investigates McTimoney Chriopractic treatment and its benefits. You will hear case studies and interviews with practitioners and owners as well as learning about upcoming webinars or events.
The first in this series explores “What is McTimoney Animal Chiropractic Treatment?”
Click ...
Read more 18th January 2022
Free Webinar from the McTimoney College of Chiropractic
Why Horses ‘misbehave’ – the role of McTimoney treatment
Thursday 27th January @7pm – 8pm
The McTimoney College of Chiropractic is delighted to announce a free webinar on the 27th January 2022 investigating why horses ‘misbehave’ and the role of McTimoney treatment.
We all know that horses may buck, rear, nap or demonstrate other ‘misbehaviours’ but ...
Read more 17th November 2021
The McTimoney Animal Association sponsors the Saddle Research Trust’s SRT2021
The Saddle Research Trust’s 4th International Research Conference
Welfare and Performance of the Ridden Horse: The Future
The McTimoney Animal Association are delighted to announce their sponsorship of the 4th International SRT2021 conference, which will present the latest ground-breaking research.
The Saddle Research Trust ‘Welfare & Performance of the Ridden Horse: The Future’, will ...
Read more 28th September 2021
Hard work and dedication see dressage rider rise to international level in just 7 years!
Who would have thought that someone who didn’t start competitive dressage riding until 7 years ago would be invited by British Dressage to ride for their country at international level? Well, that is exactly what has happened to Tyler Bradshaw BHSAI. INT.SM from Tiverton in ...
Read more 22nd September 2021
Free Webinar: Use of Chiropractic in the Veterinary Industry – Asymmetry of the Pelvis – 23 Sept @ 7pm.
Learn how McTimoney treatment focusses on achieving symmetry & thereby improving equine athletic performance.
Does your horse move equally through both hips, creating even power from both hindlimbs?
How can you tell if your horse is asymmetrical in the hindquarters, and what effect does ...
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