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  • International Rehab Meeting – COVID-19 Update

    ***Updated 19 March 2020*** In response to the Covid-19 outbreak, the IAVRPT has postponed the symposium until August 2021. I do hope to see you all there. Please stay safe.   For those that are veterinary professionals, I’d like to invite you to the 2021 International Association of Veterinary Rehabilitation… Listen ⇢

  • Learning Never Stops

    I was recently asked by my alma mater to write a piece for the alumni newsletter. You can check it out here.   https://veterinary.rossu.edu/news/alumni-story-dr.-brunke?fbclid=IwAR3nM4QoDfpfYBh9gByElU-Gsx5Xg0W1nSqAkOP9uc39H1KLZMhPN7PI2Ng Listen ⇢

  • Now in Virginia!

    Recently I have joined the team at Veterinary Surgical Centers Rehabilitation in Virginia. Here I work with an amazing team of boarded surgeons, rehab doctors and rehab technicians. At this group I can provide consultations, radiographs (including PennHIP), CT and MRI as well as diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound. For treatment options… Listen ⇢

  • Canine Manual Therapy

    For veterinary rehab professionals – If you’re interested in adding manual therapy (massage, joint mobilizations) to your knowledge base and aiding your patients, check out the UT CCRP Manual Therapy Course. https://www.utvetce.com/canine-manual-therapy This combo online and live course is for those already certified in rehab therapy. Once you’ve completed the… Listen ⇢

  • For Rehab Professionals

    Already certified in rehab but trying to keep up with all the learning? Wanting to do it from home and at your pace? Want an on-line discussion forum for all things veterinary rehab? Then check out VSMRI – The Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Institute. https://www.vsmri.com/ I am honored to… Listen ⇢

  • Epidurals for Canine Chronic Back Pain

    For some dogs with chronic lumbosacral disease an epidural injection of cortisone can be used to help relieve pain. I have done many of these procedures with good outcomes. If you are interested to see if this is an option for your dog, please set up a consult with me… Listen ⇢

  • Kinesiology Taping for Dogs/Cats

    I get asked a lot of questions about using kinesiology tape in veterinary rehab. It can be a useful tool for pain mitigation, inflammation reduction and improving proprioception. I have a previous blog post on it here. https://drbrunke.wordpress.com/2016/08/18/kinesiology-taping-for-dogs-whats-with-all-this-tape/ If you’re interested in learning more about taping – please check out… Listen ⇢

  • New Availability

    I have joined the team at Queenstown Veterinary Hospital (http://www.queenstownvet.com/) providing sports medicine and rehabilitation services. This is a great general practice on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. You do not have to be a client of Queenstown to see me; I will work with your primary care in a… Listen ⇢

  • New Webinars Available

    I recently recorded webinars on veterinary rehabilitation and pain management. These are available at VetScope, which is a new platform in veterinary education. These free webinars are directed for those in the veterinary profession and can be found here: https://vetscope.vet/videos?search_word=brunke Please check them out and the other great educators that… Listen ⇢

Matt Brunke, DVM, DACVSMR (Canine)

Topics on animal mobility, chronic pain, and One Health overlap

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