About the Author
Since entering the veterinary field in 2009, Saleema has held a variety of roles and positions. This diverse experience led to the discovery of her true passions for patient care, education, and mentoring. Saleema is currently part of the Boehringer Ingelheim Tech Champion team, delivering continuing education presentations to veterinary nurses, and practices in a high-caseload small animal practice. Saleema lives out her passion for fitness as a certified personal fitness trainer and group fitness instructor.
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Personal Wellbeing
The Importance of Resistance Training
The addition of strength training to your routine can improve your bone health and reduce your risk of injury on the job.
Personal Wellbeing
Starting a Sustainable Fitness Routine
Consistent exercise can improve overall health and prevent injury.
Personal Wellbeing
Protecting Your Wrists in Veterinary Practice
Guard your hands and wrists from overuse and awkward postures within the veterinary setting.
Personal Wellbeing
Preventing Knee Pain in the Veterinary Workplace
Take the time to perform these strength training and flexibility movements to stabilize your joints and aid in addressing knee pain.
Personal Wellbeing
Avoiding Back Pain: Addressing Posture
Keeping your body in balance with strength and stretching exercises can help you break the cycle of poor posture that leads to lower back pain.
Personal Wellbeing
Avoiding Back Pain: Correct Muscle Activation
The back is a common area of discomfort among the entire population. However, veterinary professionals may be at an increased risk for occupational injuries, including those involving the back, given the physical requirements of the role.
Personal Wellbeing
Alleviating Neck Pain for Veterinary Professionals
Working in the veterinary profession is a physically tolling job. These easy stretches and exercises shared from a veterinary nurse and fitness instructor are easy to incorporate into your daily work day.
Infectious Disease
Canine Parvovirus
Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious and resilient virus that attacks the gastrointestinal tract of dogs. Learn about the role of the canine parvovirus vaccination and key information such as adverse reactions, vaccination schedule, and more.
Practice Management
Can We Talk? Ensuring Owner Compliance
Communication from the veterinary team and owner compliance go hand-in-hand in making sure the pet stays up-to-date on preventive medications and post-surgery care.