Palpation 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.

In 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.

Equalign'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.

Equalign 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. 

One 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.

Fascial 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 affect mobility. For further information please feel free to contact us. 

The 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. 

Equalign'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 best and have a long playful and enjoyable career you need to be fit to be first.

In 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 rushed to the emergency vet and they recommended due to his age and immobility he should be put down. The owner knew he wasn't ready and called Equalign. 

In 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.