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“Gait analysis is a big part of animal chiropractic. It's normally a visual thing. Some people take videos, which is great. But I wanted real, hard data. So I found a gait analysis system that worked really well. I use Tekscan because they have more pressure sensors per square centimeter than a lot of the other options out there. They also provide a nice print out for people, so it gives the average of every foot step and the pressure on each paw; it gives exactly how much time they're spending standing on each foot; how long they're swinging through; how far they're swinging through; the acceleration; tons of information.”
If people are interested in having Dr. Medalen or another Chiropractor treat their dog, they may need a referral from their veterinarian. Each state is a little bit different.
“In Oregon, we have the vet referral. Which is fabulous because I've had some great conversations with vets. It’s a really good way to learn about each others’ professions. I am not treating any disease process. I am just simply fixing misalignments and helping to regulate the nervous system.”
For more information about animal chiropractic:
American Veterinary Chiropractic Association www.animalchiropractic.org
International Veterinary Chiropractic Association https://ivca.de
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