The Animal Side of Orthotics and Prosthetics: Innovation in Veterinary Care with Danielle Robins

About this episode

The episode discusses the challenges and innovations in veterinary orthotics and prosthetics with guest Danielle Robins.

Send us Fan Mail We talk with Danielle Robins about building orthoses and prostheses for pets and why veterinary rehab often lacks the training and support needed for consistent outcomes. We dig into what dogs actually need most, how remote consulting works across states and countries, and why better education could change the standard of care. • Danielle's path from PT shadowing to O&P and then into animal orthotics after her own dog’s injury • Why canine stifle bracing for CCL or ACL i...

People in this episode

Hosts: Brent Wright, Joris Peels

Guest: Danielle Robins

Topics covered

• veterinary care
• orthotics
• prosthetics
• canine rehabilitation
• remote consulting
• education in veterinary care

Keywords

• orthoses
• prostheses
• veterinary rehab
• canine stifle bracing
• CCL
• ACL
• remote consulting
• education

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Organizations: O&P, PT

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