Canine rehabilitation & physical therapy

Tue 6 January 2009 10:20

Canine rehabilitation & physical therapy

Synopsis:

Canine rehabilitation & physical therapy This one-of-a-kind resource bridges the gap between physical therapy and veterinary training. It provides an understanding of basic physical therapy techniques and interventions, empowering vets to effectively evaluate and treat dogs with debilitating conditions. Important legal and ethical issues are thoroughly explored, and regulatory practices and collaborative relationships are clearly explained.

Table of contents:

Part I Introduction to Physical Therapy 1. History of Canine Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy 2. Regulatory and Practice Issues for the Veterinary and Physical Therapy Professions 3. Conceptual Overview of Physical Therapy, Veterinary Medicine, and Canine Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy Part II Basic Concepts of Veterinary Medicine 4. Canine Behavior 5. Canine Anatomy 6. Wound Healing: Tendons, Ligaments, Bone, Muscles and Cartilage 7. Responses of Musculoskeletal Tissues to Disuse and Remobilization 8. Exercise Physiology Part III Patient Assessment 9. The Role of Chondroprotectants and Nutraceuticals in Osteoarthritic Dogs and Cats 10. Physical Examination of the Canine 11. Gait Analysis 12. Assessment of Muscle Strength and Function Part IV Therapeutic Modalities 13. Therapeutic Ultrasound 14. Therapeutic Exercises 15. Aquatic Therapy 16. Superficial Thermal Modalities 17. Electrical Stimulation 18. Massage 19. Acupuncture Part V Physical Therapy for Specific Diagnoses 20. Physical Therapy for the Orthopedic Patient 21. Physical Therapy for the Neurologic Patient 22. Physical Therapy for the Geriatric Patient and General Management of the Arthritic Patient 23. Physical Therapy for the Critically Injured Patient 24. Protocol Development 25. Development of a Rehabilitation Facility for Small Animals Glossary