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AAEP Webinar: Staying Sound in Practice: Injury Prevention, Ergonomics, and Longevity for the Equine Veterinarian

Recorded On: 09/09/2025

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September 9, 2025: Equine veterinary medicine is physically demanding—long hours, heavy lifting, repetitive motions, awkward positions, and hours behind the wheel all take a toll on the body. Over time, these stresses can contribute to chronic pain, injury, and reduced career longevity. In this webinar, led by an experienced Exercise Physiologist, Kevin Balcirak, you’ll learn targeted exercises and stretches designed specifically to support the unique physical demands of equine practice.

We’ll cover:
• Injury prevention strategies to protect joints, muscles, and tendons
• Pre- and post-work stretches to keep you mobile and reduce fatigue
• Ergonomic tips for common procedures, from dentistry to palpation
• Posture and stretching techniques for long hours of driving in ambulatory practice
• Strength-building routines to improve endurance and resilience in the field

Whether you’re in the barn, the clinic, or on the road, these practical, science-based tools will help you protect your body, improve your comfort, and extend your career. This is a must-attend session for any equine veterinarian looking to stay healthy, strong, and pain-free throughout the demands of practice.

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Open to view video.  |  90 minutes September 9, 2025: Equine veterinary medicine is physically demanding—long hours, heavy lifting, repetitive motions, awkward positions, and hours behind the wheel all take a toll on the body. Over time, these stresses can contribute to chronic pain, injury, and reduced career longevity. In this webinar, led by an experienced Exercise Physiologist, Kevin Balcirak, you’ll learn targeted exercises and stretches designed specifically to support the unique physical demands of equine practice. We’ll cover: • Injury prevention strategies to protect joints, muscles, and tendons • Pre- and post-work stretches to keep you mobile and reduce fatigue • Ergonomic tips for common procedures, from dentistry to palpation • Posture and stretching techniques for long hours of driving in ambulatory practice • Strength-building routines to improve endurance and resilience in the field Whether you’re in the barn, the clinic, or on the road, these practical, science-based tools will help you protect your body, improve your comfort, and extend your career. This is a must-attend session for any equine veterinarian looking to stay healthy, strong, and pain-free throughout the demands of practice.
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Kevin Balcirak

Kevin Balcirak brings over 35 years of experience in health and wellness, founding Body Structure in 1997. Under his leadership, the facility has become a trusted partner of physicians and allied health professionals. With a credentialed team of 40, they’ve helped thousands of individuals overcome challenges and achieve lasting results.

A native of Katy, Texas, Kevin holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Arkansas and a master’s from the University of Louisville as well as a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Gerontological Studies.

Meggan Graves, DVM

Dr. Meggan Graves grew up riding Hunter Jumper horses and showing Suffolk sheep with 4-H in Cookeville, Tennessee. Upon graduation from veterinary school in 2001, Dr. Graves went into equine practice treating both ambulatory and hospital cases. Upon starting a family, Dr. Graves transitioned to large animal emergency-only to allow her to be home with her young children during the day. She created her own mobile practice in 2008, On-Call Equine Emergency Services, providing emergency relief services for several large animal practices in western North Carolina. In 2013, the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine adopted that business model where Dr. Graves now offers emergency relief services for large animal practitioners in the Knoxville area, while teaching and mentoring veterinary students and house officers.