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Equalign PodcastThe Difference That Makes a Difference with Dr Jamie CourbanouEqualign interviews Dr Jamie Courbanou, a working physical therapist. Her approach to human ailments and rehab have made a big difference in Dr Wendy's issues since the auto accident. Her overall body approach and close guidance is the difference that makes a difference. Listen along as we discuss her philosophy and tools she uses to improve biomechanics and reduce pain. 2025-05-1219 minEqualign PodcastEqualign Interviews Dr. Rick Amy Speaking About Laser MythsDr Rick Amy is a chiropractor who specialized in clinical neurology and is the person responsible for getting lasers FDA approved. He has been using and designing lasers for human and animal application for the last 25 years. He has vast clinical and educational knowledge on the subject and is here to dispel some of the many myths about laser applications. 2024-12-2325 minEqualign PodcastKinesiotapingKinesiotaping is a great tool to add to your toolbox. It wiil come in handy for you, your animals and your patients. This episode Dr Wendy and Dr. Dave discuss the many uses of kinesiotaping and some simple applications that you can do today. 2024-10-0717 minEqualign PodcastEqualign Interviews Danny and Ron from Danny and Ron's Rescue about canine longevity.This podcast focuses on Danny and Ron's rescue from one of the most watched documentaries on Netflix called Life in the Doghouse. Danny and Ron have rescued over 12000 dogs and have a very unique approach to caring for their rescues. Their natural methods have increased longevity of their dogs. In this podcast they reveal their approach and how you can apply their methods with your own animals. With this method they have had dogs that have lived into their twenties. Equalign is proud to introduce to you the famous Danny and Ron. Enjoy!2023-10-0939 minEqualign PodcastEqualign Case StudyIn this episode we present a recent case study, how we approached the issue, what we chose as treatment and also client recommendations and follow through. This was not our classic musculoskeletal case study. This case involved a very deep wound along the neck that could lead to lack of range of motion if the scar developed too deep. Listen along to find out how this case worked out. 2022-06-2817 minEqualign PodcastBack to BasicsWhen things aren't going well, go back to basics. When things are going well, go back to basics. Basics are what get things done. It is nice to have a toolbox full of tools but knowing how to use the tools in exactly the right order and the right way means to understand the basics. The best athletes all have coaches and those coaches know the a basic foundation is necessary to build other skills from. When things do not go right they examine the basics. We invite you along to a discussion on life's basics.2022-06-2018 minEqualign PodcastConnectivity for LifeHow we connect to others, animals, ourselves and our family is direct proportion to our ability to be present, to focus on what is going on around us and how much responsibility we take for our own communication both verbal and nonverbal. Good connection develops trust and lasting friendship. Listen along to find out how you can increase your connectivity to the world around you.2022-06-1416 minEqualign PodcastIt Is What It Is or NOTEvery time we hear someone say "It is what it is", we realize that person no longer is looking for solutions or options. This is an easy cop out saying that limits beliefs and stops the brain from looking for choices. It means they have allowed themselves to give up and just live with it the way it is no matter the outcome. It is time to make a change and look for answers. It is possible the people you look toward for help were not the right people with enough knowledge to help you out. Never give up...2022-06-0615 minEqualign PodcastMaintaining the Passion for What You DoIt is one thing to find your passion. It is another thing to be able to maintain that passion throughout a career. We have been lucky to find each other and find a passion that we both have and are totally involved in. We get to heal, teach and learn every day. What can you do to maintain that passion. Listen along to how we do it on a daily basis. 2022-05-3017 minEqualign PodcastEqualign Interviews Saddle Fitter Kate BallardSaddle fitting for horses is a real art and finding someone who has studied and interned for 9 years of education is like finding a needle in a haystack. There is so much information in this interview and it just scratches the surface of saddle fitting. Kate also know how to make and fit bridles and harnesses. Listen along and learn with us as Kate gives us a quick look at what she does. Kate Ballard 8475339388kate@westhillsaddlers.com2022-05-2323 minEqualign PodcastTaping for TravelAnimal transport done personally or professionally can be stressful physically and mentally. We have used kinesiotape to help decrease the amount of body stress that is created from the constant motions the animal is subject to in travel. Horse, dogs and people get out of the vehicle and are more capable of having normal body movement and less stiffness. Listen along and learn how this is done.2022-05-0917 minEqualign PodcastWhat Can You Learn From A DuckThose of you whom have been following the duck saga here is what we learned from working on a duck. Learn what you can from the community you are in. The sooner you begin treatment the faster the outcome. Use your powers of observation. Trust in the tools you can use. The power that makes the body, heals the body. Listen along to all that we learned and the outcome for the duck'2022-04-2515 minEqualign PodcastWhat Can You Learn From a Bent ShoeYour out horseback riding and your horse throws a shoe. You see the issue, a bent shoe, and your solution is call the farrier. What if it keeps happening. You soon come to the realization that the issue is not the bent shoe and the solution is not just the farrier. Now you have to look deeper into the issue to correct the problem. How is this true in your every day life? Listen along to the Equalign solution process.2022-04-1817 minEqualign PodcastFodder for ThoughtIn this episode Equalign interviews Jennifer Hernandez who has been hydroponically growing barley grass for feeding horses. The fodder is rich in nutrients that aide in balancing the gut which is the most important aspect in the equine health. Jennifer grew up riding horses and being from southern California she noticed the lack of good grass and how it affected the overall health of the horse. She started growing the fodder about 3 years ago and has some amazing stories on how much it has affected the horse health. Listen along and find out how this can help your horse. 2022-04-1117 minEqualign PodcastAdding Tools to Your Toolbox: A Cautionary TaleHow do you choose what to add to your toolbox in life? When Equalign adds a new type of therapy we use our due diligence to find out as much as we can about the product. We always try to go to the source, who developed it, how does it work, what is the science behind it, what are the expectations, how does it fit into what we already do. These are very important factors to know before you grow. Listen along to find out our strategy for adding new tools to help our clients.2022-04-0518 minEqualign PodcastEqualign Brings Back Dr. Rick Amy to talk about Healing at the Speed of LightDr Amy returns to discuss healing at the speed of light. Laser light therapy also called photobiomodulation can increase the speed of healing by an incredible amount. Studies have shown a 50% increase in the speed of healing. Dr Amy will be speaking about the use of class 2 and 3B lasers for the use of healing tissue for trauma, post operative, chronic, acute and for senior animals. 2022-03-2819 minEqualign PodcastEqualign Discusses Learning StrategiesEveryone has a learning strategy. The sooner you can figure what your strategy for learning is the more information you will be able to take in and remember. Learning is remembering. If you crammed for a test and then all the information is lost then it was not learned in the first place. Listen along and find out how you learn.2022-03-0717 minEqualign PodcastEqualign Interviews Caitlin Fitz Equine Massage TherapistMassage therapy has been an important ancillary therapy combined with chiropractic adjustment. Caitlin has 20 years of horse experience that has included riding, grooming and has now added massage therapy to her credentials. Listen to her story how she got involved with massage and what interests her. Caitlin has started Banner Equine Sports Therapy and is available for appointments and can be reached at 51270170112022-02-2817 minEqualign PodcastAnswering the Question: When do they need to seen again?As a practitioner this is one of the most common questions we get from clients that never has a straight forward answer. There are so many variables that are needed to be understood before we can make a good clinical choice from both the clinician and the client point of reference. For traveling clinicians it comes down to when are you in the area again. Not the ideal choice but of necessity. For the client the possibilities are vast, age of the animal, past history, confirmation, job, environment, tack etc etc. Listen along to how Equalign deals with this b...2022-02-2117 minEqualign PodcastEqualign Talks About RelationshipsWhat better topic to speak about on this Valentines Day than relationships. We have a lot of relationships in our lives. How can we maintain and build the relationships that serve us? Listen along as we discuss relationships with our animals and our humans and how to overcome the stresses and difficulties that sometimes present themselves. 2022-02-1419 minEqualign PodcastEvery Moment is a Teachable, Learnable MomentAll life experiences are teachable and learnable moments. The more you learn the more options in life become available. If you ever find yourself stuck in a situation the only way out of it is to have options available to you. This is when you search the internet, talk to someone who may have been in that situation and fixed it, call a friend, do whatever it takes to gain more knowledge and when you have it the best way to get it to stick in your brain is to teach someone else what you learned. Listen along to...2022-02-0716 minEqualign PodcastBeing Solution OrientedIt is so easy to fall into the trap of commiseration when dealing with life's challenges. Sometimes we get ourselves caught up in a situation that is not working for us and we can't see the forest for the trees. Becoming solution oriented is determined by many factors most of which you have total control over. Let go of that feeling of frustration that comes with issues as it does not serve you to find solutions. Listen along and find out how you can be more solution oriented.2022-02-0116 minEqualign PodcastBest Laid PlansHow many times have you had the best plan for something and then for whatever reason it goes awry. How you react and then act determines whether your goal is reached. So much of planning needs to include flexibility in so many ways. How do you handle interference to your plan? Are you able to overcome your frustrations. Listen along and find out how we stay on course.2022-01-2414 minEqualign PodcastEqualign Discusses Kinesiotape LongevityWe were inspired to do this podcast because a horse we were working with was able to maintain its taping application for 3 weeks on its lower back along the SI joint. The client stated that they did have to trim some off as it began to flap but through riding, bathing and rolling the tape stayed on. Now you might question the elasticity left in the tape the fact that it was still affecting the mechanoreceptors in the hair follicles which affects the fascia which continues to communicate with the brain. Remember the tape is about feeding the brain...2022-01-1818 minEqualign PodcastEqualign: A Secret to Success TipThere are so many secrets to success. The one that has made the biggest difference for us has been "Know your basics". We were seminar junkies when we were first in practice. Always willing to learn something knew to build on the basics of our craft. In today's world someone is always coming along with use this product and you can earn X number of dollars more per month. Too many distractions from what you need to focus on the most. Listen along and hear our secret to success.2022-01-1017 minEqualign PodcastEqualign Interviews Mitch Hauschildt MA ATC CSCSMitch Hauschildt is a Prevention Rehab Physical Performance Co-ordinator at Missouri State University and takes care of over 400 athletes in 17 different sports. He is a master educator for Rocktape, TRX, PESI and a master dry needling. He was diagnosed 10 years ago with MS and in March he will be running a half marathon in New York City to raise money and awareness with the Tisch MS Research Center of New York and International MS Medical Practice. He will inspire and educate and give you hope for whatever journey you are on at this time. Please check out his w...2022-01-0347 minEqualign PodcastEqualign Talks LasersLasers have become very popular in the medical world for many purposes. Lasers have been around a long time and were once illegal to use by physicians. About 20 years ago they started to show up in the medical world for treatments of a variety of conditions. If you have not heard about how or what a laser can do then listen in as we do our best to explain lasers in laymen terms and what they can do. 2021-12-2719 minEqualign PodcastEqualign: Below the SurfaceWhen you observe a client/animal you see what is going on at the surface. Things can look so calm. It is below the surface where things start to get interesting. How do you see/feel/hear/notice what is going on below the surface. Like the duck swimming in the water. On top everything looks so calm but under the water their legs are paddling away. Do you see something and then automatically assume you know what else is going on. You put your belief into a box and sometimes that can limit your ability to find out...2021-12-2017 minEqualign PodcastEqualign Interviews Dr Christine Woodford DVM Acupuncturist/ChiroIn this episode we interview Christine Woodford DVM who practices in Iowa and how she integrates chiropractic and acupuncture into her practice. Listen to some great stories and find out how she got interested in acupuncture and how she finds it crucial to getting the best results to her treatments. Dr Woodford can be reached thru her website at www.vipsvet.net and her practice Veterinary Integrative Performance Services 2550 Hindman Rd. Marion, IA 52302319-241-05302021-12-1317 minEqualign PodcastWhere is your confidence?You can have great knowledge, amazing expertise and willingness to do, but without confidence you will be extremely limited in results. Confidence is a huge aspect in how successful people are able to do what they do. They have confidence in their abilities, beliefs and dreams. Where does confidence come from? Listen to Equalign explain the importance of confidence.2021-12-0714 minEqualign PodcastEqualign Discusses Technique vs MethodI was once told that if you know a technique than you have a technique. If you have a method you will understand a thousand techniques. Knowing just one technique can be limiting. Knowing a method increases flexibility and possibility. Listen along as we discuss how having a methodology will increase your results and build your practice. 2021-11-2217 minEqualign PodcastPatient Involvement in Animal CareWe have found in all the years we have been treating animals that the best results come when the owner/client/trainer/rider/groom/human are involved directly with the animals care. Giving them something to do in the meantime helps speed healing, strengthen the human/animal bond and creates a better pack mentality. Animals are part of our team. When something happens to them it affects both partners in the relationship. The more involved you get the client the better the results, the follow through and the speed of recovery. Listen along and find out how we do i...2021-11-0917 minEqualign PodcastEqualign Discusses SequenceSequence gives order to chaos. When seeing a client how do you start and how do you determine what to do and to what means do you perform it. Once you establish a sequence it will relieve stress and confusion. Having an order that is consistent takes out a margin of error. having proper order can in itself be a practice building tool. It creates better efficiency which allows you to see more clients and get better results. Listen to the Equalign sequence and find out how you can better serve your clients.2021-11-0120 minEqualign PodcastEqualign Discusses Modalities for AllIn our 40 years of practice we have used a multitude of modalities for the improvement of ones health. Some now rest comfortably in the closet and others continue to be work horses for us and we are always amazed at the benefits the clients/patients receive. Listen along as we discuss our favorite modalities and how they are used in our practice.2021-10-2518 minEqualign PodcastEqualign Talks Graded ExposureGraded exposure is a treatment technique that used to reduce physical sensations of anxiety and discomfort. When working with animals and humans sometimes jumping right into treatments can create a reaction that is over emphasized compared to the stimulus. When starting fascial work with a tool and the subject pulls away at the slightest touch is a great example. Graded exposure is starting slowly, lightly and gradually increasing pressure to tolerance. Listen along on how important graded exposure is for outcomes. 2021-10-1816 minEqualign PodcastEqualign Discusses When to Use Kinesio-TapingKnowing when to tape is key for producing desired results. We get asked all the time how to tape "x". X being some body part. There is a lot more to that like evaluation of the area in question, what type of injury has occurred, can motion be restored at this time or is there too much inflammation. Tape is an adjunct to your technique. Do what you do first and then you will know when, how and what to tape. 2021-10-1216 minEqualign PodcastEqualign Discusses Present Time ConsciousnessIn todays world of numerous distractions being present is not as easy. Something or someone is always trying to pull you away from the present. When dealing with animals not having present time consciousness will lead to misbehavior and longer training times. Our brains are wired on automatic to perceive presence but perceiving absence requires time, effort and attention. Listen now and find out how that can be detrimental to training our animals.2021-10-0517 minEqualign PodcastEqualign Discusses Dis-stress and Eu-stressStress is part of our lives. Stress can make you stronger, healthier, happier or miserable, grouchy, irritable and mean. A lot of how we perceive our experiences, how we label them, is how we respond to the environment. We can either choose the dis-stress or make changes in our brains and create eu-stress to better the quality of our lives. Remember, you are the driver of the bus called life.2021-09-2716 minEqualign PodcastEqualign Reviews "Horse Brain Human Brain" by Janet L Jones PhDEver read one of those books that really changes your perception of reality. This is one of those books and we highly recommend that you pick this up and read it. The book will allow you to understand the inner workings of horse perception on how it views the world. It give amazing in-site into how a prey animal uses it instincts to survive in the human world and how and why they react to minute differences. Reading this book will change how you work with your horse. 2021-09-2017 minEqualign PodcastEqualign Discusses Second Person Shift for Deeper UnderstandingSecond person shift is a great technique that will enable you to attain information thru personal connection with animals and people. It is simple and not easy. It allows you to "walk the mile in someone else's shoes". It can help you analyze gaits and feel for internal body tension. This is a technique that you already do unconsciously with the people and animals you are around all the time. Ever say something and the person you are with says "I was just thinking that". Listen now to this podcast and learn how to become more efficient at second...2021-09-1416 minEqualign PodcastCBD: What We Know Today with Fringe Co-CEO Alyson EvansThe CBD market is so confusing and there are so many companies touting their product as the best and they tell you they have more cad in their product than anyone else. Today we have Dr Alyson Evans who is co-CEO of Fringe, a new water soluble CBD to give us some real facts and real research to this amazing plant extract. She will help you understand the body's endocannabanoid system and how it functions and why CBD works with our body. 2021-08-3025 minEqualign PodcastLet's Discuss Activities of Daily Living/ADLActivities of daily living are the things you do every day in your life. It can involve household chore like making the bed to washing dishes. It can involve the things you do every day at work. For the horse people, tacking up your horse, cleaning stalls, carrying water buckets, feeding, riding and the lists go on and on. Most of these ADLs we take for granted because they are apart of our everyday life. The do at least until one day for some reason you are unable to perform an ADL due to injury most likely from overuse...2021-08-2316 minEqualign PodcastIf You Wear Your Body Out Where are You Going to Live?If you wear your body out where are you going to live? This is a tag line used in the chiropractic profession for many years. People take health for granted generally until it is too late. It is amazing how often we have heard someone tell us they wished they had taken better care of themselves. It is kind of like the people showing up in the emergency room at the hospital with COVID and asking if it is too late to get the vaccine. If you wait for an emergency to take care of yourself or your animal, i...2021-08-1717 minEqualign PodcastRound the EdgesRound the edges is not the name of the book that Dr Wendy just wrote even though the editor suggested that the title should be what we say the most. Rounding the edges has become a metaphor for life that we like to use not just for teaching how to use kinesiotape. Listen in to find out how you can use "Round the edges" in your life!2021-08-0917 minEqualign PodcastThe Value of ConsistencyConsistency is conformity in the application of something, typically that which is necessary for the sake of logic, accuracy or fairness. Consistency can assist the streamlining of your routine. It is important in so many aspects of your personal and professional life. Consistency in training, nutrition, exercise with the proper purpose and intent can lead to your success.2021-08-0214 minEqualign PodcastWhat's Up in EqualgnToday's podcast is to let you know what exciting things are going on and available at Equalign coming up in the next few months. Summer horse shows are going strong and before we know it the Winter Equestrian Festival will be around the corner. We have travel and speaking engagements coming up and our Equalign South venue us now open. 2021-07-2612 minEqualign PodcastAgeless WisdomWhere does your wisdom come from? Personal experience? Books? Others? How we attain our knowledge is based on the filtering mechanism we have set in place. Recently we heard someone say "People over 50 have no knowledge of how social media works." Imagine how that limited belief system will shape the life experience. Knowledge can come from anywhere and anytime if you are open to receive the information. Listen along as we discuss how ageless wisdom affects you.2021-07-1215 minEqualign PodcastBalance: From Lake Placid NYThis is the perfect place to discuss balance. Balance in your mind, body, spirit and community. It is a goal that you may always be striving towards. How do you know when you are out of balance? Do you wait until you reach the level of burnout? If you do you have gone way to far and too long without balance. Don't wait until you break the scale before you do something about it because it will take so much longer to get back to balance. It is okay to be out of balance as long as you recognize...2021-07-0616 minEqualign PodcastTalking Sustainability with Jose Gomez from Wellington AgricultureSustainability is such an important concept. How has Wellington Agriculture created their own sustainability and how does it benefit you? Jose Gomez is one of the principle partners in Wellington Agriculture and they have remodeling their business to keep up with the times. Listen in and find out how their company can benefit you. 2021-06-2919 minEqualign PodcastProfessional Trainer Amanda Orlando Talks Building RelationshipAmanda Orlando is a professional horse trainer in Wellington Florida and she has a unique way of building relationships with horses. Listen along as Amanda explains how she got into the horse business and how a difficult horse taught her lessons that she is now passing along to her clients. 2021-06-2230 minEqualign PodcastEqualign Interviews Dr Chris BurnhamDr Chris Burnham is a chiropractor in Wellington working at The Joint. His diverse education and skills are a huge asset to the community. Not only does he evaluate and work on humans he is also working on his animal certification. He has a huge client base of riders where he helps them deal with all types of maladies. He has an extensive background in rehab and has designed and taught rehabs courses for the Florida Chiropractic Physicians Association. Dr Chris can be contacted thru his website at www.DrChistopherBurnham.com and by phone and 5619328275. His email address is...2021-06-0834 minEqualign PodcastZen and the Art of MobilityIf you have not read Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance then please put it on the top of your reading list. This is a wonderful book about how to make life better. Equalign uses this analogy to make movement better. Movement can be affected by so many things. The zen approach can aide your examination and decision making by helping you see more perspectives. It is about breaking patterns and seeing things with a different set of criteria. Listen along and open your mind to the possibilities. 2021-06-0818 minEqualign PodcastEqualign Fit to Be FirstTo be fit has so many possible meanings. Fit to do what it is that you love to do. Are you mentally, physically, emotionally ready for your day, your workout, your job, your relationship. This could go on and on. Fit to be First is the Equalign tagline. Listen to this podcast and begin to understand fit on a whole new level.2021-05-2519 minEqualign PodcastRemoving Insecurity, A Practical ApproachWe all have our insecurities. Animals have them as well and may exhibit in the form of lack of movement. That may be forward movement, listening to commands or aids or even the inability to get up from a down position. Using kinesiotape can help remove those insecurities. Listen along as Dr Wendy and Dr Dave discuss how this is possible.2021-05-1716 minEqualign PodcastLucky Saga ContinuesIf you have been following our podcasts or EqualignK9 on instagram or facebook you will have seen Lucky's progression. Like all things in health sometimes there are setbacks. Is this the time to stop hoping and give up. We do not think so. This is the time to persevere and push forward, dig in, take note, do more, stay focused. Do whatever it takes. Never give up, never surrender! Join us for more of Lucky's story and maybe a few metaphors about life.2021-05-0216 minEqualign PodcastTalk about LuckyThis episode is a discussion of a case study of a large mastiff named Lucky. He came to see us after losing strength in his hind legs and was unable to get up unassisted. He was taken to his vet for evaluation and treatment. His condition continued to decline and was taken to an acupuncturist with no results. His condition was getting worse and was now knuckling over in three limbs. On recommendation of his vet he came to us. Listen along on to Lucky's story.2021-04-1215 minEqualign PodcastIt Will Go AwayHow many times have you said the sentence "It will go away"? And sometimes it goes away. Only to reveal itself later in life. What started off as a small issue turns into an expensive long lasting problem later in life. Being able to recognize what is normal is essential for knowing when something is not right. Early detection is the key to repairing abnormal movement in yourself and your animals. 2021-04-0616 minEqualign PodcastYou Don't Know What You Don't KnowYou don't know what you don't know. How do you become in expert in any field? You spend a lifetime learning, reading, practicing, going to seminars, going to trainers, finding mentors, cruising the internet. And you can't do just one. Building a belief system based around one idea limits your openness to new choices, ideas and possibilities. Todays truths can be tomorrows lies. It has been said that to become an expert in a field it generally takes 10,000 hours. That is a lot of commitment. If you really want something be prepared to spend the time. Let this podcast...2021-03-2920 minEqualign PodcastGet With a ProgramPeople are always asking us how we stay fit enough to do what we do. We have had our share of injuries and yet we always recover and have what to some seems like endless energy. Yes what we do is physically demanding and so we have learned to take care of ourselves and each other so we can continue to do what we love. We have a conditioning program that includes weights, cardio, stretching, core strengthening, interval training, massage, acupuncture and of course chiropractic. Listen and find out what you can do to get started with your program.2021-03-1618 minEqualign PodcastEqualign Discusses Can't versus Won'tPractice has taught us that there is a big difference between can't versus won't. Being able to distinguish between the two will determine your course of treatment and recommendations to the client. You can use simple tools to help you make this determination which we discuss. We need to listen to the language others use as well and even for ourselves. There is a lot of difference between can't and won't. Lets learn!2021-03-0818 minEqualign PodcastLearning from GroomingGrooming can give be a great way to learn about your animal and can also be used as way to make the animal more comfortable and move more efficiently. Observation is key to picking up clues and cues of what could possibly be going on with your animal. In this episode you will learn what to observe, how to use your grooming tools to identify areas with issues and how you can use the tools to help alleviate some of the issues. A good grooming practice will aide in discovery, treatment and help build better relationships with your animals.2021-02-2217 minEqualign PodcastEqualign Interviews Dr MJ Adamcik from RocktapeDr MJ Adamcik is a graduate of Palmer Chiropractic College and is the event coordinator, clinical relations manager and "grantor of wishes" at Rocktape. Listen to her story of how she got into chiropractic and how she turned her enthusiasm for Rocktape into a full time position in the company. A prime example of how to your passion can become lead to your dream job.2021-02-0839 minEqualign PodcastEqualign Interviews Dr Lex Brunelle, Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist PlusMost people have no clue what pelvic floor physical therapy is all about. Dr Lex will give you insight into what constitutes pelvic floor physical therapy and how it pertains to movement. Her knowledge of movement and how the pelvic floor works can help anyone that is or has had low back discomfort, urinary incontinence, prolapse, groin injuries, pain during sex, core weakness and so much more. Get ready to learn.2021-02-0147 minEqualign PodcastExpectationsThe success of any relationship be it rider/trainer, doctor/patient, husband/wife, therapist/client depends on how well we are able to meet each others expectations. How can you satisfy a client if you have no clue what specifically their expectations for your relationship are to be. Problems arise mostly from one participant not meeting the expectations of the other. This podcast will help you in all aspects of your life? 2021-01-2618 minEqualign PodcastThe Power of ObservationObservation is one of your most important tools for discovery. In todays day in age it has become increasingly difficult to have present time consciousness due to all the distractions life throws at us. This episode will discuss the importance of Macro and micro observation for the purpose of discovery. Observation can also include, if you are dealing with horses, the rider, tack and riders chaps and boots. Observation is a skill that can teach you so much. 2021-01-1819 minEqualign PodcastEqualign Interviews Andrew Philbrick of Princeton Show JumpingAndrew Phibrick is a former USET rider and international coach. He has coached on every level from the world games to World Cup finals and nations cup. He owns and operates Hunter Farms, a 40 stall hunter/jumper training stable in Princeton, NJ. He also owns and operates Princeton Show Jumping in Princeton, NJ. He is a licensed course designer and a member of USEF show management committee and the USHJA strategic planning and governance committees. He is currently serving on the USHJA adhoc mileage rule and calendar committee. 2021-01-0351 minEqualign PodcastNew Year ThoughtsIn this episode Dr Wendy and Dr Dave will inspire your passions and desires to look to the future. The past year has had its challenges and at the same time it has had many successes. It is your choice to find what drives you and makes you happy. That happiness only comes from inside of you so making the right choices is critical to your state of mind. We invite you to look back over your past year and search for all the things that went right and as directed. Take the instances that did not go as...2020-12-2816 minEqualign PodcastEqualign Interviews Grand Prix Rider and Trainer Sarah WaydaSarah Wayda is an accomplished Grand Prix rider and head trainer for Hunter Farms in Princeton, NJ. Listen to her story about how she got into the sport and how she developed her love and passion for horses and where that has led her. She explains how important it is to maintain good physical conditioning in the rider and the horse to compete at top levels. She talks about her horse of a lifetime, Faroukh. Being an athlete herself besides riding she also does CrossFit and runs. She would like to put together a team of riders who run...2020-12-1423 minEqualign PodcastCanine Fascial Techniques: The Why and the HowDr. Wendy Coren has added fascial technique to her book Canine Kinesiology Taping and is now available in digital format and will soon be available in print. In this episode we discuss the importance of fascial techniques as an important addition to improving canine mobility. We use fascial techniques on every canine we work with and it always precedes the taping techniques. If you are interested in learning more about improving your dogs mobility and comfort please check out Canine Kinesiology Taping on Equalign.com2020-12-0818 minEqualign PodcastEqualign Interviews Dr. Reid Nelles from Minnesota about shoulder injuriesDr Reid Nelles from Minnesota is a chiropractic professional dealing with sport injuries. He has a unique approach to shoulder and hip injuries and explains the connection. In this interview the listener will gain insight into shoulder injury and an exercise specifically to aid movement of the scapula to balance a shoulder post injury. He has designed a course for sports therapists, trainers and doctors geared toward rehab and recovery. He can be contacted thru email at reidnellesdc@gmail.com2020-11-2440 minEqualign PodcastEqualign Interviews Tara O'Grady from Equestrian EdgeTara O'Grady brings with her 34 years of experience in horse training. Her main goal is to improve communication between horse and rider for better performance. She trains for 3 day events, hunter jumpers and dressage for all levels of competition. Her ability to see a horse and know it capabilities and possibilities comes from years of experience getting to know horses. Tara shares her story working her way up in the horse world. Tara can be contacted at EquestrianEdge.com, Tailwindtrails.com and cell phone 20380351132020-11-2322 minEqualign PodcastEqualign "It will go away!"How many times have you said or heard "It will go away". This is a dangerous path to go down. Ignoring a situation is the first step to delusion. In this past week we have had 3 instances where being proactive has saved valuable time, pain and loss of function. Being prepared for emergencies and acting quickly will produce the best response and faster healing. 2020-11-1616 minEqualign PodcastEqualign talks about PerseveranceNever give up, never surrender! That needs to be your motto. In order to do that you need to open yourself to possibilities and to do that you need to be constantly educating yourself so that your bag of tools to use gets filled up. When you run out of options you surrender to failure. Be the pitbull. Once you grab on do not let go until you get the results that you are looking for in that case. This podcast will inspire you to be your best in any situation.2020-11-1014 minEqualign PodcastEqualign Interviews Jennifer Jones of SUNY Morrisville Equine Rehab CenterJennifer Jones works for SUNY Morrisville Equine Rehab Center. This equine rehab center takes in horses from all over the US. It is a state of the art teaching rehab facility with treadmills, underwater treadmills, indoor equine swimming facility, magnawave and numerous other modalities. Their facility offers full care for the rehabilitating horse by experienced licensed professionals as well as student learning aid. Jennifer has vast experience working with draft horses in team competition and showing. She is passionate about her work and love for horses. 2020-11-0225 minEqualign PodcastEqualignPresents Piper Klemm PhD Equestrian, Educator,Equalign interviews Piper Klemm PhD owner of the Plaid Horse Magazine, educator, equestrian and entrepreneur. Dr Klemm graduated top of her class at Berkley and got her PhD in chemistry and found her passion in journalism. She has been the publisher of the Plaid Horse since 2014, co-authored the Show Strides series for young riders, is co-host of the Plaidcast, has a pony leasing business and runs various entrepreneurial projects. Her mission is to educate young equestrians in every facet of the industry and empower in particular young women to find their voice and story and share them. 2020-10-1933 min
The PlaidcastMelissa Hubbard, Dr. Wendy Coren & Glenys Cox by Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesPiper is joined by Melissa Hubbard to talk equestrian fashion, Dr. Wendy Coren to discuss chiropractic care and Glenys Cox to talk about equestrian education. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Host: Piper KlemmTitle Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services, THISGuest: Melissa HubbardGuest: Dr. Wendy CorenGuest: Glenys CoxSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineEquestrian College Courses with Dr. KlemmSponsors: Springtime Supplements, Legends Horse Feed, AIG, Geoff Teall on Riding Hunters, Jumpers and Equitation: Develop a Winning S...2020-10-161h 13Equalign PodcastEqualign Talks About Advanced Taping TechniquesIn this episode Equalign talks about using advance kineseotaping techniques that have been developed by watching biomechanics of the animal in motion and experimenting with different applications. This is followed by rewatching how the animal moves in the newly taped procedure to see if it changes the mechanics for better or worse. If worse you now know what not to do. Reapply and try again. This podcast involves a few recent case studies with amazing results from off the cuff ideas.2020-10-1215 minEqualign PodcastEqualign: Building TrustBuilding trust will create a lasting relationship with the animals you are treating. So many people just grab a hold of an animal and try to use their dominance. We see it all too often and it creates such distrust in human contact. This episode will explain our approach to building trust in both equine and canine clients and how to make that trust last for the next visit. As owners recognize your ability to create trust and confidence with their animal you will see the results in more referrals.2020-10-0517 minEqualign PodcastEqualign Presents the Art of PalpationPalpation is an art that takes time and practice and will enable you to feel, find and fix issues. In this episode we will begin with static palpation methods. The information you receive from palpation is the key to your treatment. Your feel will develop over time and the fastest way to become proficient at it is to do a lot of it. Learn what is normal first. Once you understand normal you will more easily find what is abnormal for that animal. Your success as an animal chiropractor is defined by your ability to palpate.2020-09-2922 minEqualign PodcastEqualign Myth BustingIn this episode Equalign discusses some common myth-communications regarding chiropractic, kineseology taping and fascial tool use. We stress the importance of education, research and personal experience as your guide to what is truth. In a world of facebook, twitter and tiktok knowledge we need to seek what is real and not just support our current beliefs and emotions. Seek the answers from reputable sources.2020-09-2118 minEqualign PodcastEqualign Introduces Improving Equine MobilityEqualign's Dr Wendy Coren has published a new book called "Improving Equine Mobility". This book breaks down palpation, fascial work and kinesiotaping in a manner designed to instruct practitioners, trainers, chiropractors, therapists and horse owners. Using the information provided in this manual will add to your repertoire of usable techniques that will improve the mobility of any equine athlete of any age. Education is a passion of Dr. Coren whether she is the student or the instructor. Life is about input. Add to your abilties today.2020-09-1422 minEqualign PodcastBalancing Energy with the Practice of QigongEqualign interviews Ryan Bishop, an acupuncturist and Qigong master, about how to use Qigong to balance your energy using the five elements. This introduction to the philosophy behind Qigong practice will help you understand the importance of moving energy throughout your body to create balance and health. 2020-09-0820 minEqualign PodcastEqualign presents; How Do You Know When an Animal needs AdjustingOne of the most common questions we get from people that have not experienced animal chiropractic is, "How do you know when an animal needs to be adjusted?" In this episode we will discuss some of the most common reasons and findings that will let you know when your animal would benefit from chiropractic care.2020-08-3116 minEqualign PodcastEqualign presents the Significance of Fascial LinesFascial lines have a major part in the function of movement. In this episode we discuss fascial lines anatomically and functionality. Fascial lines are important in structure and function. They connect, support, contract, relax and function in a way that supports and assists motion. Fascial lines can help explain how a problem at the fetlock can show up at the poll. Fascial lines can be affected by rider position and posture. They are also affected by tack and in the canine can be affected by collars and harnesses. In this episode you will learn how the lines assist and...2020-08-2518 minEqualign PodcastUse of Fascial Tools in the Animal PracticeThe use of fascial tools plays a major role in the health and healing of your animal clients. In this episode we discuss how we began to use the tools and how it changed how we received information through their use and how we used the newest scientific research to develop the methods to create healing and change in the animal. 2020-08-1115 minEqualign PodcastFit to Be FirstEqualign's tag line is Fit to Be First. To achieve the best you it is important that you create a fitness program that allows you to increase your overall physical, mental and spiritual self. Find an activity that you enjoy that you can stick with and make it a consistent part of your day. Build your muscular fitness, mental toughness, feed yourself the proper fuel/nutrition and hydrate. Fitness has been a part of Equalign from the very beginning. We show our clients proper exercises to help with strength, flexibility, power and balance. If you want to be your...2020-08-0315 minEqualign PodcastEqualign and Care of the Older DogIn this podcast we discuss a case we had this week of an older dog that was recommended to be put down. The owner looked at the dog and knew it was not ready. He is a large dog and has made it to 15 years old. Last week he was accidentally stepped on by a horse and developed a large hematoma on his back. He had previous instability in his hind end and also lives in a household with tile floors. One morning he was not able to get up from sleeping all night. In a panic he was...2020-07-2811 minEqualign PodcastA Single Word to Improve Your CommunicationIn this podcast we will teach you to use a single word that will change your communication that will allow you to be heard and add information. Certain words we use in our communication shut down peoples listening skills and puts them into their own heads to come up with rebuttals to what you just said. You are responsible for your communication with yourself and with others. Listen to this podcast and expand your communication abilities with one simple word.2020-07-1818 minEqualign PodcastTherapies for your Equine Partner with Sally MoehringEqualign interviews Sally Moehring an equine therapist using a number of modalities. You will learn what is available on the market for improving equine performance and mobility. Sally speaks about her favorite modalities and their ease of use for the client. We have personally used and own a number of the therapies she will be talking about.She can be found online at CottageFarmInc.com2020-07-1330 minEqualign PodcastEqualign Interviews Barb Davis, Agility Dog Trainer of National ChampionsBarb Davis is a highly accomplished dog agility trainer and competitor who has won consistently at the national level. Find out what it takes to keep a dog in peak condition and what it takes to stay competitive.2020-07-0627 minEqualign PodcastThe Art and Science of CommunicationYour ability to get your message across depends on the your ability to meet people at their model of the world. If you understand how they perceive their world using the five senses then you will be able to choose a communication style that will build rapport at an other than conscious level. In this podcast we discuss the art and science of communication that is effective for people and animals. By taking responsibility for your words and actions is a necessary step to building the practice and relationships for your success.2020-06-3017 minEqualign PodcastEqualign Introduces BrainTap.Imagine having a tool that allows you to tap into your potential. A tool that can help you increase your performance, help you sleep, focus, increase your mental clarity, decrease stress and increase creativity, get to a higher learning consciousness and improve your help. BrainTap is the tool to help you in your journey. We at Equalign have been using BrainTap for a number of years with great success for our clients and for ourselves. We believe so much in the product we have developed 27 programs that have been added to the BrainTap library of over 800 programs to help...2020-06-2330 minEqualign PodcastEqualign Interviews Ryan Bishop Diplomat of AcupunctureAcupuncture is a great one of the oldest healing arts and is a great adjunct for the equestrian team. In this episode we discuss the art of acupuncture and how it can aid in healing and strengthening the immune system. Acupuncture has many facets besides needling to help decrease stress of today's world.2020-06-1424 minEqualign PodcastEqualign Kinesiotaping for AnimalsDrs Wendy Coren and Dave Lundquist discuss how they started using kinesiotape for animals and how it was integrated into their practice. Learn some of the basic concepts of taping. Once you understand the philosophy and neurology of kinesiotaping you can begin to successfully apply tape without causing harm to your clients. 2020-05-1018 min
Equalign PodcastEqualign Interviews Julie Buzby DVM about Toegrips and COVID19 and your petsEqualign interviews Dr. Julie Buzby DVM about her innovation of ToeGrips and also the newest information about COVID19 and your pets. In this episode you will learn how ToeGrips increase a dogs stability on hardwood and tile floors to prevent slipping and injury. They are great for post surgical dogs with unstable hind ends and help boost their confidence for better functional mobility. Dr Buzby also has some new information about COVID19 and how it relates to your pet as well as links to websites for further educational information.2020-04-3027 min
Equalign PodcastEqualign : The beginnings of EqualignListen to Dr Wendy and Dr Dave discuss how each got interested in animal adjusting and the how and why Equalign developed. Learn how their compassion for animals and their chiropractic education brought together a system for balancing horse and rider, handler and canine to improve performance and functional mobility.2020-04-3015 min
Equalign PodcastEqualign Who are Dr Wendy and Dr DaveWelcome to the Equalign podcast first installment. Hear Dr Wendy Coren and Dr. David Lundquist tell their story of why they became chiropractors. This audio presentation will give you the background of their passion for helping mankind and their for legged friends.2020-04-3014 min
SelfKind: Conversations in self-care, kindness and compassion for highly sensitive peopleEpisode 4: Lessons from the Animals - A Conversation with Wendy CorenWendy Coren is an equine and canine chiropractor, coming from a human background. She has been in practice since graduating in 1980, and her insights around movement (of both the animal and human variety) are remarkable. We talk about movement patterns, the vital distinction between 'can't and won't' and why you can change your opinion (and your movement habits), but only if you want to. Whether you're an animal person or not, I know you're going to get a lot out of this episode!You can find Wendy on Instagram and Facebook @equalignk9 and online at www.equalign...2020-04-0951 min
RockTape PodcastEpisode 12 - Equine and Canine Taping with Dr. Wendy CorenWe talk to Wendy Coren about equine and canine taping and treatment. This episode is going to blow your mind if you have any questions about working with animals and their human counterparts
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