This podcast is truly a must-listen episode!   Dr Russell Chandler has a conversation with one of the greats in Pain Management, and one-half of the Zero Pain Philosophy team, Dr Matt Gurney.    Matt discusses why he and Dr Carl Bradbrook conceived of the idea for Zero Pain Philosophy.  We delve into the reasons why they believed that there was a need for such an educational platform.    Matt goes into detail on the differences between acute and chronic pain.  He explains the dysregulated pain physiology in maladaptive pain, and at which levels of the pain pathway pharmaceutical against can act.    Using the ‘ladder’ concept Dr Gurney suggests a process whereby the correct drug may be chosen at the correct time.    Recent controversies concerning anti-NFG-monoclonal antibodies and NSAIDs are covered.  Matt also has something to say about gabapentinoids.    Finally, some take homes that can be applied immediately are offered.    If you are a veterinary professional and you are interested in the Zero Pain Philosophy, go to the website https://www.zeropainphilosophy.com/vet-professionals   This podcast was sponsored by the Nupsala MSK Clinic www.nupsala-msk.co.uk a state-of-the-art veterinary referral centre in Leicestershire.    Reference: Osteoarthritis in over 16s: diagnosis and management NICE guideline [NG226]Published: 19 October 2022 https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng226   Please subscribe to this podcast, leave a comment, and share the podcast link with friends and colleagues.    JOIN VETERINARY OSTEOARTHRITIS ALLIANCE TODAY www.vet-oa.com #veterinary #veterinarian #vetnurse #vetphysio #osteoarthritis #painmanagement #zeropainphilosophy #analgesia #animalwelfare #proudlylinnaeus #produdlymars #nupsala #veterinaryosteoarthritisalliance

Dr Stewart Halperin BVM&S MRCVS is a veterinary surgeon who founded and runs a practice in Somerset, UK, dedicated to the management of pets with osteoarthritis using stem cell therapy.  In this fascinating episode, we uncover why Stewart was motivated to enter this area of regenerative medicine.  We discuss the process that Stem Cell Vet has adopted for the diagnosis and management of OA using, in particular mesenchymal stem cells.  Stewart compares the available cell types (such as autologous and xenogeneic) found in the UK.  He shares his recommendations on how stem cells could be brought into your OA offering in general practice.  Dr Stewart Halperin podcast guest (UK) https://www.stemcellvet.co.uk   Dr Russell Chandler podcast host (Singapore)   Ben Wright podcast producer (UK)   References for this episode Zeira, O., Asiag, N., Aralla, M., Ghezzi, E., Pettinari, L., Martinelli, L., ... & Cantile, C. (2015). Adult autologous mesenchymal stem cells for the treatment of suspected non-infectious inflammatory diseases of the canine central nervous system: safety, feasibility, and preliminary clinical findings. Journal of neuroinflammation, 12, 1-11.  Hu, Y., Yang, Y., Tan, P. et al.Induction of mouse totipotent stem cells by a defined chemical cocktail. Nature 617, 792–797 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-022-04967-9  https://www.Dogstem.co.uk  https://vetlexicon.com , https://www.vetlexicon.com/canis/musculoskeletal/articles/stem-cell-therapy-overview  The VOA Podcast This podcast is kindly sponsored by Nupsala MSK Clinic https://www.nupsala-msk.co.ukFor more information on VOA, to join the Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance, and to sign up for VOACON visit our website – https://www.vet-oa.com/Please comment, like, share, follow, and recommend this episode of the VOA Podcast.Wherever you are in the world, please get in contact with the Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance and tell us what you would like to see featured on this podcast by emailing info@vet-oa.com The Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance Podcast is available worldwide and has been downloaded in more than forty countries so far.  Thank you, once again to all our listeners.    Disclaimer: The VOA Podcast invites various guests to discuss matters relating to veterinary osteoarthritis. Editing is kept to a minimum to preserve the natural flow of the discussion. The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance.     Ownership of the VOA Podcast: The copyright and intellectual property relating to the VOA Podcast, and all its associated materials belong to the Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance.     Copyright: Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance© 2024

VOA Podcast Episode 29 Dr Hannah Capon speaks to Dr Russell Chandler on: A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE ON CANINE OSTEOARTHRITIS Recorded on 22nd February 2024 Thank you for supporting the Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance by listening to this podcast.  In a genuinely international episode recorded on three continents (Europe, Africa, and Asia), thanks to the miracle of Microsoft Teams® we took a global view of canine osteoarthritis.  In the canine osteoarthritis sphere, there must be very few people who are not familiar with the trailblazing work of Dr Hannah Capon, UK veterinary surgeon.  Hannah created the organisation that is CANINE ARTHRITIS MANAGEMENT (CAM).  Through CAM Hannah has been able to put canine OA firmly and permanently high up on the agenda as an issue of crucial importance for animal welfare.  We talked about how canine OA is an issue of global importance, and how different attitudes toward animal suffering including this disease seem to exist in different areas of the world.   Hannah stressed the need for vets and allied professionals to be sensitive to cultural differences  when communicating with the animal caregivers.  Extreme canine phenotypes are a hot topic at the moment.  We spoke about how different approaches may prevent us as a profession from alienating owners of such breeds, using Russell’s rescue pug as an example.   Hannah has also announced the inaugural CAM Chronic Pain Symposium.  This online event, on 6th and 7th April 2024, boasts over forty internationally renowned speakers and is FREE to attend live, thanks to E.LearningVet and Elanco.  VIP tickets are also available to purchase at very reasonable cost.  Wherever we are in the world; we as veterinary professionals can make a difference to animals’ lives by better management of canine OA.  Remember the in-person event on 22nd and 23rd May 2024 which is VOACON. This two-day conference in Leicester, UK, returns for a second year and promises to be event better (a tough ask) than the first one.  Tickets are selling fast so don’t delay in grabbing yours.  The VOA Podcast gives thanks to: Dr Hannah Capon, podcast guest (in Morocco) Dr Russell Chandler, podcast host (in Singapore) Ben Wright, podcast producer (in the UK) This podcast is kindly sponsored by Nupsala MSK Clinic https://nupsala-msk.co.uk/ For more information on VOA, to join the Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance, and sign up for VOACON visit our website – https://vet-oa.com/ For more information on CAM, and their website – https://caninearthritis.co.uk/ to sign up for the CAM Symposium on Chronic Pain visit elearningvet https://membership.elearning.vet/chronic-pain-symposium-2024 Please comment, like, share, follow, and recommend this episode of the VOA Podcast.Wherever you are in the world, please get in contact with the Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance and tell us what you would like to see featured on this podcast by emailing info@vet-oa.com The Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance Podcast is available worldwide and has been downloaded in forty countries so far. Thank you, once again to all our listeners.  Disclaimer: The VOA Podcast invites various guests to discuss matters relating to veterinary osteoarthritis. Editing is kept to a minimum to preserve the natural flow of the discussion. The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance.   Ownership of the VOA Podcast: The copyright and intellectual property relating to the VOA Podcast, and all its associated materials belong to the Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance.     Copyright: Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance© 2024

Dr Kuba Letek, DVM, graduated from the University of Life Science in Lublin, Poland. After leaving university he concentrated on orthopaedic conditions. Kuba currently heads up the Surgery and Orthopaedics Department at Evidensia Sørlandet Dyresykehus, in Norway.  This allows him to combine his surgical skills with new technologies in the veterinary field.     In this episode of the VOA podcast, Russell Chandler and Kuba Letek discuss the history and interest in orthotics, the different approach Wimba® is taking with them, 3D & 4D printed moulds and what the future holds for them. This podcast is kindly sponsored by Nupsala MSK Clinic - https://nupsala-msk.co.uk/ For more information, and to join the Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance visit our website –https://vet-oa.com/ For more information on Wimba® visit their website – https://wimba.vet/ Email: hello@wimba.vet Please comment, like, share, follow, and recommend this episode of the VOA Podcast. Disclaimer: The VOA Podcast invites various guests to discuss matters relating to veterinary osteoarthritis.  Editing is kept to a minimum to preserve the natural flow of the discussion. The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance.   Ownership of the VOA Podcast: The copyright and intellectual property relating to the VOA Podcast, and all its associated materials belong to the Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance.     Copyright: Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance© 2023

We are joined by Dr Andrew Armitage and Dr Jamie McClement to discuss MSK Ultrasound.    Want to learn more about MSK Ultrasound and how you can use it in your practice? Then join us on November 28th at Central CPD, London for our MSK Ultrasound CPD Training Day.   There are limited spaces left, so book now to avoid disappointment.  Book here - CPD – Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance (vet-oa.com)

Martha Cannon in conversation with Russell Chandler Martha Cannon BA VetMB DSAM(Fel) FRCVS Martha is an RCVS Recognised Specialist in Feline Medicine and co-founder of the Oxford Cat Clinic, a first opinion and referral cat-only veterinary clinic in Oxford. She is a previous trustee director of International Cat Care and the International Society of Feline Medicine and is proud to have been involved in developing and promoting the ISFM Cat Friendly Clinic programme (www.icatcare.org/catfriendlyclinic) which provides constructive advice on how to reduce the stress cats suffer when visiting veterinary practices, making veterinary visits easier for cats and their owners, as well as the veterinary professionals who work with them. Martha combines her full-time role feline referral medicine with a commitment to providing feline-focussed continuing education for veterinary surgeons and nurses, focussing on practical approaches to diseases that are commonly encountered in day-to-day veterinary practice. While her clinical work at the Oxford Cat Clinic is with referral medical cases, she is closely involved in the day to day running of the first opinion practice, which keeps her grounded in the realities and practicalities of general practice. Podcast content synopsis Martha kindly discussed the following: What accounts for the current interest in feline osteoarthritis compared to decades gone by when this disease was never really discussed.The different ways in which the disease of feline OA manifests compared to its counterpart in canine OA.The diagnostic approach to feline OA.The management of feline OA.Recent developments in feline OA treatment.How to improve the care that you offer to OA affected cats.What about cats with chronic kidney disease and OA?   VOA Resources Join VOA https://vet-oa.com   Follow VOA on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/veterinary-osteoarthritis-alliance/   Follow VOA on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/VeterinaryOsteoarthritisAlliance   Guest resources Oxford Cat Clinic https://www.oxfordcatclinic.co.uk/team/dr.-martha-cannon International Cat Care- Osteoarthritis https://icatcare.org/international-cat-day/icd-2022/osteoarthritis/ Six questions for cat owners for osteoarthritis diagnosis from Zoetis https://www.zoetispets.com/uk-en/cat/arthritis/quiz/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwrMKmBhCJARIsAHuEAPSJ9Y4V2-8j_NZt0akJ_ut2EXQ7OUPs426D-6ka4V1O3zEPh5E7dyQaAl3zEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Ross Allan BVMS PGCertSAS MRCVS, Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Surgery Ross is Clinical Director of by Pets'n'Vets, and Head of Referrals at Roundhouse Veterinary Practice in Glasgow Ross qualified from Glasgow University in 2001, gained the BSAVA Certificate in Small Animal Surgery and RCVS Advanced Practitioner status in 2014.  Ross then launched the referral service in Roundhouse in 2017. Ross has been heavily involved in the RCVS Cruciate Registry over the last few years and is a Gold Contributor for this database.  He is also an important contributor to the Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance.   We discussed: What is meant by arthrocentesis in small animalsWhich are the major joints can be sampledThe indications for arthrocentesisProcessing the synovial fluid samplesHow are the results interpreted for formulating treatment plansSome of the pitfalls in arthrocentesisHow as a clinician you can get started with bringing arthrocentesis into their repertoire of skills   VOA resources Join VOA https://vet-oa.com   Follow VOA on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/veterinary-osteoarthritis-alliance/   Follow VOA on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/VeterinaryOsteoarthritisAlliance   Guest resources- Ross Allan https://www.petsnvets.org/referrals   linkedin.com/in/ross-allan   https://knowledge.rcvs.org.uk/quality-improvement/canine-cruciate-registry/   Forthcoming Practical CPD Course

Podcast recorded 2021   Guests: KIRSTY CAVILL BSc(Hons) RVN   Host: RUSSELL CHANDLER   Producer: KIZZY BASS   Episode 13 content:   Have you ever wondered how your veterinary nursing training can prime you for a career in MSK rehabiliation?  Kirsty Cavill describes her unconventional path to developing her own clinic, with multiple awards along the way.     In this episode from the back-catalogue, Dr Russell Chandler is delighted to welcome Kirsty Cavill, owner of Devon based PAWS Canine Myotherapy Care.  Kirsty holds a degree in Natural and Environmental Science and a diploma in Myotherapy.  With a career long interest in the mobility and rehabilitation of senior, arthritis-affected, and physically compromised dogs, Kirsty discusses what propelled her into chosen specialism, what myotherapy is and why inter-professional collaboration is key in the management of a multimodal treatment plan for the patient.   Links VOA:   Attend the VOACON May 2024 https://vet-oa.com/voacon   Join VOA https://vet-oa.com   Follow VOA on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/veterinary-osteoarthritis-alliance/   Follow VOA on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/VeterinaryOsteoarthritisAlliance   Guest links:   Kirst Cavill   The Rehab Vet Nurse BSc(Hons) RVN Canine Myotherapist Director, Head of Clinical Services - The Vet Connection Mental Health First Aider CAM Nurse StreetVet Nurse   http://pawsmyotherapycare.co.uk/   https://www.instagram.com/pawscaninemyotherapycare/   https://www.facebook.com/caninemyotherapycare

This episode has originally released to our members in the member zone last year. This is the re-released second part of a the two part conversation. Dr Russell Chandler and Dr Eleanor Raffan delve deeper into her own research on genomics, gene mutations and obesity-risk in the Labrador retriever breed.   The winning genetic formula for the historical working Labrador in the harsh Canadian environment may turn out to be a losing genetic formula in temperate climates and more comfortable domestic lifestyles.   Dr Raffan offers her top tips on how, knowing some of the genetic factors at play, adipose tissue gain may be prevented, and thereby the prevalence of joint pathologies may be reduced Resources: Links VOA: Join VOA https://vet-oa.com Follow VOA on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/veterinary-osteoarthritis-alliance/ Follow VOA on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/VeterinaryOsteoarthritisAlliance

This episode has originally released to our members in the member zone last year. This is the re-released first part of a the two part conversation. Russell Chandler talks with Dr Eleanor Raffan about the advantages and disadvantages of a predilection towards obesity in dogs.   They discuss the genetic inheritance of this trait and how environment and diet, mediated by epigenetics, influences this risk.   The interaction of adiposity and osteoarthritis via the adipokine-mediated inflammatory pathways is also explored Resources:   Links VOA:   Join VOA https://vet-oa.com   Follow VOA on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/veterinary-osteoarthritis-alliance/   Follow VOA on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/VeterinaryOsteoarthritisAlliance

These two episodes are suitable for everyone involved in pet healthcare, especially veterinary nurses, and vets.  In this second episode, Russell Chandler of VOA was fortunate enough to have a conversation with one of the leading lights on pet obesity management, Georgia Woods-Lee.  Georgia Woods-Lee qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in 2004 from Myerscough College, Preston. In 2010 Georgia was appointed as Head Nurse and clinical coach of a small animal practice in Cheshire. In 2015, Georgia took the position of Royal Canin® Weight Management Clinic Nurse at the University of Liverpool, Small Animal Teaching Hospital, where she is now dealing exclusively with pet obesity and nutrition. Georgia gained her Certificate in Canine and Feline Veterinary Health Nutrition in 2017, the American Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in nutrition certificate in 2019 , and her BSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing (Top up) degree in 2022. Podcast recorded 18th May 2023 Guests: GEORGIA WOODS BSc(Hons) RVN CertCFVHNut VTS(Nut) Host: RUSSELL CHANDLER Producer: KIZZY BASS Episode 26b content: Reframing obesity as a diseaseUsing the correct language and communiication around obesity and overweightGetting into ‘remission’ from obesity and maintaining a healthy physique       Resources: Links VOA: Join VOA https://vet-oa.com Follow VOA on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/veterinary-osteoarthritis-alliance/ Follow VOA on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/VeterinaryOsteoarthritisAlliance Guest links: Georgia on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiarvnvts/?locale=pt_BR Georgia on Instagram thefatvetnurse https://www.instagram.com/thefatvetnurse/ Waltham puppy growth charts https://www.waltham.com/resources/puppy-growth-charts Host Links: Russell on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-chandler-379a3756/

These two episodes are suitable for everyone involved in pet healthcare, especially veterinary nurses, and vets.  In this first episode, Russell Chandler of VOA was fortunate enough to have a conversation with one of the leading lights on pet obesity management, Georgia Woods-Lee.  Georgia Woods-Lee qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in 2004 from Myerscough College, Preston. In 2010 Georgia was appointed as Head Nurse and clinical coach of a small animal practice in Cheshire. In 2015, Georgia took the position of Royal Canin® Weight Management Clinic Nurse at the University of Liverpool, Small Animal Teaching Hospital, where she is now dealing exclusively with pet obesity and nutrition. Georgia gained her Certificate in Canine and Feline Veterinary Health Nutrition in 2017, the American Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in nutrition certificate in 2019 , and her BSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing (Top up) degree in 2022. Podcast recorded 18th May 2023   Guests: GEORGIA WOODS BSc(Hons) RVN CertCFVHNut VTS(Nut)   Host: RUSSELL CHANDLER   Producer: KIZZY BASS   Episode 26a content: Definitions of overweight and obesityThe obesogenic environmentPrevention of obesityThe effect of obesity as a comorbidity with osteoarthritis   Look out for Episode 26b Resources:   Links VOA:   Join VOA https://vet-oa.com   Follow VOA on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/veterinary-osteoarthritis-alliance/   Follow VOA on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/VeterinaryOsteoarthritisAlliance   Guest links:   Georgia on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiarvnvts/?locale=pt_BR   Georgia on Instagram thefatvetnurse https://www.instagram.com/thefatvetnurse/   Waltham puppy growth charts https://www.waltham.com/resources/puppy-growth-charts   Host Links:   Russell on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-chandler-379a3756/

These two episodes are really Podcasts not to miss.   In this second episode, Russell Chandler of VOA continues his conversation with two of the great innovators of canine regenerative medicine in the UK.    Dr Andy Armitage needs little introduction.  Andy established the UK’s first private veterinary practice devoted, solely, to small animal regenerative medicine, the Greenside Veterinary Practice in Scotland.  He has collaborated, for many years, with Dr Jo Miller of Cell Therapy Sciences, Coventry.  Jo along with her business partner, Dr Christine Standen founded the laboratory to manufacture stem cells for use by vets in clinical practice. Together they have to date provided more than 11,000 stem cell doses for mor than 3,000 patients.         Podcast recorded 21st April 2023   Guests: DR ANDY ARMITAGE and DR JO MILLER   Host: RUSSELL CHANDLER   Producer: KIZZY BASS   Episode 25b content: This episode complements the previous release: VOA Podcast 25a.  Exciting therapies like stem cells have attracted plenty of hype.  Have you ever wondered how many cases have been reported supporting this kind of treatment?  Until now most series have been on the low side in numbers of cases treated.  That all changed when Andy Armitage’s paper was published in which a staggering 245 cases were described.  As if that is not enough, all of these cases had previously been unresponsive to ‘conventional’ multimodal medical, or surgical management.      Andy answers questions on his case series and Jo Miller supports this by continuing to give her input from a scientist’s view point.    All in all this is another great episode. The information is presented in an accessible way and should be of interest to all of us involved in the veterinary osteoarthritis space.     Reference:   Armitage, A. J., Miller, J. M., Sparks, T. H., Georgiou, A. E., & Reid, J. (2023). Efficacy of autologous mesenchymal stromal cell treatment for chronic degenerative musculoskeletal conditions in dogs: A retrospective study. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 9, 2023.     Links to VOA:   Attend the inaugural VOACON https://vet-oa.com/voacon   Join VOA https://vet-oa.com   Follow VOA on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/veterinary-osteoarthritis-alliance/   Follow VOA on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/VeterinaryOsteoarthritisAlliance     Guest links:   Andy Armitage Greenside Veterinary Practice   greensidevetpractice.co.uk   https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=greenside%20veterinary%20practice   Jo Miller Cell Therapy Sciences Ltd celltherapysciences.co.uk   https://www.facebook.com/celltherapysciences     Sponsor links:   Nupsala MSK Clinic   https://nupsala-msk.co.uk/

These two episodes are really Podcasts not to miss.   In this is first episode, Russell Chandler of VOA was fortunate enough to have a conversation with two of the great innovators of canine regenerative medicine in the UK.    Dr Andy Armitage needs little introduction.  Andy established the UK’s first private veterinary practice solely devoted to small animal regenerative medicine, the Greenside Veterinary Practice in Scotland.  He has collaborated, for many years, with Dr Jo Miller of Cell Therapy Sciences, Coventry.  Jo along with her business partner, Dr Christine Standen founded the laboratory to manufacture stem cells for use by vets in clinical practice.  Together they have to date provided more than 11,000 stem cell doses for mor than 3,000 patients. Podcast recorded 21st April 2023   Guests: DR ANDY ARMITAGE and DR JO MILLER   Host: RUSSELL CHANDLER   Producer: KIZZY BASS   Episode 25a content: Have you ever wondered how clinicians and scientists collaborate in the regenerative medicine space?  Or how do autologous stem cells make their way from the patient, through the laboratory, and back to the patient?  If so this podcast is for you.    Andy Armitage describes why he uses regenerative medicine for canine osteoarthritis.  He outlines the procedures for tissue harvesting and cell administration.  Discussion of the laboratory processing that is required to move from the collected tissue to transplantable stem cells is provided by Jo Miller.    This, once again, is a further excellent resource for all people involved in the veterinary osteoarthritis realm.     Look out for Episode 25b in which Andy and Jo discuss their oustanding paper analysing 245 MSK cases (yes 245!) in which Andy used regenerative medicine.   Reference: Armitage, A. J., Miller, J. M., Sparks, T. H., Georgiou, A. E., & Reid, J. (2023). Efficacy of autologous mesenchymal stromal cell treatment for chronic degenerative musculoskeletal conditions in dogs: A retrospective study. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 9, 2023.   Links VOA:   Attend the inaugural VOACON https://vet-oa.com/voacon   Join VOA https://vet-oa.com   Follow VOA on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/veterinary-osteoarthritis-alliance/   Follow VOA on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/VeterinaryOsteoarthritisAlliance   Guest links:   Andy Armitage Greenside Veterinary Practice   greensidevetpractice.co.uk   https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=greenside%20veterinary%20practice   Jo Miller Cell Therapy Sciences Ltd celltherapysciences.co.uk   https://www.facebook.com/celltherapysciences

In this re-released episode from our back catalogue, Dr Russell Chandler welcomes Dr Andy Armitage to the podcast this week. Andy’s special interests include advanced regenerative techniques and rehabilitation. His particular interests are stem cell therapy, platelet rich plasma therapy (PRP) and Class 4 Laser therapy. Andy was the first vet to establish a regenerative medicine referral clinic in the UK at the Greenside Veterinary Practice in Scotland.  This podcast episode has been split into 2 parts as Andy shared a wealth of great information about his work in regenerative medicine for OA.   Then following on from these 2 re-released episodes, Dr Andy Armitage returns to the show to discuss his paper alongside Dr Jo Miller from Cell Therapy. We hope that you find this podcast useful.  Acknowledgements VOA is grateful to Nupsala MSK Clinic for their generous sponsorship and for making the VOA Podcast freely available worldwide.  Thanks to everyone at VOA who made this podcast possible, especially our producer, Kizzy Bass. Finally We are all time-poor.  The VOA Podcast is a fantastic way to keep up your CPD, especially when you are on the move, such as during your commute or daily exercise.  Please help us to bring you more exciting and informative episodes on the VOA Podcast by following, commenting, and sharing the link to your favourite social media platforms. You can join our steadily growing multidisciplinary alliance at our website: www.vet-oa.com

In this re-released episode from our back catalogue, Dr Russell Chandler welcomes Dr Andy Armitage to the podcast this week. Andy’s special interests include advanced regenerative techniques and rehabilitation. His particular interests are stem cell therapy, platelet rich plasma therapy (PRP) and Class 4 Laser therapy. Andy was the first vet to establish a regenerative medicine referral clinic in the UK at the Greenside Veterinary Practice in Scotland.  This podcast episode has been split into 2 parts as Andy shared a wealth of great information about his work in regenerative medicine for OA.   Then following on from these 2 re-released episodes, Dr Andy Armitage returns to the show to discuss his paper alongside Dr Jo Miller from Cell Therapy. We hope that you find this podcast useful.  Acknowledgements VOA is grateful to Nupsala MSK Clinic for their generous sponsorship and for making the VOA Podcast freely available worldwide.  Thanks to everyone at VOA who made this podcast possible, especially our producer, Kizzy Bass. Finally We are all time-poor.  The VOA Podcast is a fantastic way to keep up your CPD, especially when you are on the move, such as during your commute or daily exercise.  Please help us to bring you more exciting and informative episodes on the VOA Podcast by following, commenting, and sharing the link to your favourite social media platforms. You can join our steadily growing multidisciplinary alliance at our website: www.vet-oa.com

This is the second episode for those who want to know even more about veterinary acupuncture?  Here once again is Dr Katie Smithers of Faith Referrals, South Wales. Russell Chandler continues his conversation with Katie Smithers Dr Katie Smithers BVSc PGCertVPS CertAVP(VA) MRCVS RCVS recognised Advanced Practitioner in Veterinary Anaesthesia.  Katie runs a peripatetic veterinary pain management service with clinics across South Wales and also works as a veterinary anaesthetist. She is passionate about maximising the outcomes for veterinary chronic pain patients through adopting an individualised approach to each patient. Katie discusses what it takes to become a veterinary acupuncturist.  This is inclused how and where to get training, and information about the their professional body,  the Association of British Veterinary Acupuncturists.   She also described who can perform acupuncture, and on what species.   This second instalment complements the first episode #23a.  This, once again, is a further excellent resource for all people involved in the veterinary osteoarthritis space. Guest: DR KATIE SMITHERS Host: RUSSELL CHANDLER Producer: KIZZY BASS Podcast recorded 14th April 2023 Links: Attend the inaugural VOACON https://vet-oa.com/voacon   Join VOA https://vet-oa.com   Follow VOA on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/veterinary-osteoarthritis-alliance/ Faith Referrals https://www.faithreferrals.co.uk/ Association of British Veterinary Acupuncturists https://www.abva.co.uk

Ever wanted to know more about veterinary acupuncture?  Here is an excellent introduction from Dr Katie Smithers of Faith Referrals, South Wales. Dr Katie Smithers BVSc PGCertVPS CertAVP(VA) MRCVS RCVS recognised Advanced Practitioner in Veterinary Anaesthesia.  Katie runs a peripatetic veterinary pain management service with clinics across South Wales and also works as a veterinary anaesthetist. She is passionate about maximising the outcomes for veterinary chronic pain patients through adopting an individualised approach to each patient. Katie discusses what acupuncture is and its origins in China.  She explains the different betweence Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Western Scientific Appoach to acupuncture. The theories for the mode of action of acupuncture are outlined, along with how acupuncture is performed.  This is an excellent resource for all people involved in the veterinary osteoarthritis space.   Links: Attend the inaugural VOACON https://vet-oa.com/voacon Join VOA https://vet-oa.com Follow VOA on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/veterinary-osteoarthritis-alliance/ Faith Referrals https://www.faithreferrals.co.uk/ Association of British Veterinary Acupuncturists https://www.abva.co.uk Acknowledgements VOA is grateful to Nupsala MSK Clinic for their generous sponsorship and for making the VOA Podcast freely available worldwide.  Thanks to everyone at VOA who made this podcast possible, especially our producer, Kizzy Bass.  More information on Drew Nupsala MSK clinic https://nupsala-msk.co.uk/ Finally We are all time-poor.  The VOA Podcast is a fantastic way to keep up your CPD, especially when you are on the move, such as during your commute or daily exercise.  Please help us to bring you more exciting and informative episodes on the VOA Podcast by following, commenting, and sharing the link to your favourite social media platforms.You can join our steadily growing multidisciplinary alliance at our website: www.vet-oa.com

Drew Tootal - BSc BVSc MScR MRCVS Drew graduated from the University of Liverpool School of Veterinary Science in 2004 and joined the Royal Army Veterinary Corps just a few months later. He spent most of his career working with Military Working Dogs, selecting them for training, looking after them during their time in service, and even deploying with them to Iraq! He spent six and a half years being in command of the Veterinary Training Squadron at the Defence Animal Training Regiment in Melton Mowbray, caring for the Regiment’s dogs and horses, and being a referral centre for all of Defence’s working dogs across the UK and deployed on overseas operations. This has included breeds such as Labradors, Spaniels, and German Shepherds, plus a few more unusual breeds like the Irish Wolfhounds and even a German Jagdterrier! Some of his most enjoyable times in the Army have been caring for the ‘old and bold’ dogs as they prepare to leave service and become family pets. He was involved in lameness assessments, radiographic surveys looking for signs of arthritis, treatment, and exercise plans, and managing work and training are all parts of a holistic plan tailor-made for each dog. He has a passion for improving quality of life in dogs and am very excited to be able to partake in Nupsala Musculoskeletal Clinic’s goal to help improve the treatment and management of chronic pain. Drew describes his fascinating professional background as a military veterinary surgeon.  He talks about how this got him interested in small animal OA. Interesting similarities and differences between military working dogs and pet dogs are described.   Drew walks us though the need for the development of a specialised clinic devoted to clinic. We get a flavour of how they assess and manage their cases.  Intra-articular therapies are discussed and the obstacles to their widespread adoption are outlined.  The differences between how likely equine vets and small animal vets are to reach for orthobiologics make for interesting listening.      Drew also comments on the effects of adiposity on OA in pets. All-in-all it was great to have Drew on the show to hear his unique perspectives on veterinary OA management.    We hope that you find this podcast useful.  Acknowledgements VOA is grateful to Nupsala MSK Clinic for their generous sponsorship and for making the VOA Podcast freely available worldwide.  Thanks to everyone at VOA who made this podcast possible, especially our producer, Kizzy Bass.  More information on Drew Nupsala MSK clinic https://nupsala-msk.co.uk/ Finally We are all time-poor.  The VOA Podcast is a fantastic way to keep up your CPD, especially when you are on the move, such as during your commute or daily exercise.  Please help us to bring you more exciting and informative episodes on the VOA Podcast by following, commenting, and sharing the link to your favourite social media platforms.You can join our steadily growing multidisciplinary alliance at our website: www.vet-oa.com Podcasts recorded 17th February 2023

Russell Chandler in conversation with Drew Tootal Drew Tootal - BSc BVSc MScR MRCVS Drew graduated from the University of Liverpool School of Veterinary Science in 2004 and joined the Royal Army Veterinary Corps just a few months later. He spent most of his career working with Military Working Dogs, selecting them for training, looking after them during their time in service, and even deploying with them to Iraq! He spent six and a half years being in command of the Veterinary Training Squadron at the Defence Animal Training Regiment in Melton Mowbray, caring for the Regiment’s dogs and horses, and being a referral centre for all of Defence’s working dogs across the UK and deployed on overseas operations. This has included breeds such as Labradors, Spaniels, and German Shepherds, plus a few more unusual breeds like the Irish Wolfhounds and even a German Jagdterrier! Some of his most enjoyable times in the Army have been caring for the ‘old and bold’ dogs as they prepare to leave service and become family pets. He was involved in lameness assessments, radiographic surveys looking for signs of arthritis, treatment, and exercise plans, and managing work and training are all parts of a holistic plan tailor-made for each dog. He has a passion for improving quality of life in dogs and am very excited to be able to partake in Nupsala Musculoskeletal Clinic’s goal to help improve the treatment and management of chronic pain. Drew describes his fascinating professional background as a military veterinary surgeon.  He talks about how this got him interested in small animal OA. Interesting similarities and differences between military working dogs and pet dogs are described.   Drew walks us though the need for the development of a specialised clinic devoted to clinic. We get a flavour of how they assess and manage their cases.  Intra-articular therapies are discussed and the obstacles to their widespread adoption are outlined.  The differences between how likely equine vets and small animal vets are to reach for orthobiologics make for interesting listening.      Drew also comments on the effects of adiposity on OA in pets. All-in-all it was great to have Drew on the show to hear his unique perspectives on veterinary OA management.    We hope that you find this podcast useful.  Acknowledgements VOA is grateful to Nupsala MSK Clinic for their generous sponsorship and for making the VOA Podcast freely available worldwide.  Thanks to everyone at VOA who made this podcast possible, especially our producer, Kizzy Bass.  More information on Drew Nupsala MSK clinic https://nupsala-msk.co.uk/ Finally We are all time-poor.  The VOA Podcast is a fantastic way to keep up your CPD, especially when you are on the move, such as during your commute or daily exercise.  Please help us to bring you more exciting and informative episodes on the VOA Podcast by following, commenting, and sharing the link to your favourite social media platforms.You can join our steadily growing multidisciplinary alliance at our website: www.vet-oa.com Podcasts recorded 17th February 2023