Aquatic Therapy
Summary Aquatic therapy encompasses any exercise or manual therapy completed in an aquatic environment. The benefits of aquatic therapy include the ability to offer prescriptive exercise that is functional without…
Emergency Medical Considerations in Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
Summary Working dogs and elite canine athletes are at risk for injuries or illness associated with performance and training. The basic approach to emergency stabilization is to address the most…
Musculoskeletal Structure and Physiology
Summary The musculoskeletal system consists of a diverse set of specialized tissues that define overall body shape and provide for coordinated movement. Structural integrity, health, and appropriate functional conditioning of…
What Is a Canine Athlete?
Summary Canine sports medicine and rehabilitation is the newest specialty in veterinary medicine. It encompasses and integrates a variety of fields, including orthopedics, exercise physiology, neurology, cardiology, pulmonology, nutrition, and…
Rehabilitation Physical Modalities
Summary Physical modalities can be used to complement a patient’s rehabilitation treatment plan and achieve the therapeutic goals. Physical modalities can be used to address pain, muscle weakness, and decreased…
Locomotion and Athletic Performance
Summary It is critical to understand canine gait and in particular to recognize the differences in gait between different breeds of dogs to be able to recognize subtle lamenesses, which…
Evaluation and Rehabilitation Options for Orthopedic Disorders of the Forelimb
Summary Rehabilitation assessment of orthopedic conditions involves capturing subjective data including history of present condition, client’s goals for their animal, thorough medical history, and objective data including posture, gait, functional…
Imaging in Canine Sports Medicine
Summary Diagnostic imaging is an important component of evaluating the sports medicine and rehabilitation patient for injuries to the musculoskeletal system. While the physical examination is the first step, appropriate…
Introduction to Canine Rehabilitation
Summary Canine rehabilitation requires advanced knowledge and understanding of physical rehabilitation and the science behind it. Rehabilitation professionals must be able to process information related to how the musculoskeletal and…
Manual Therapy
Summary Specialized manual skills are used extensively in both evaluating and treating the canine patient. Manual techniques are used in an assessment to identify soft tissue abnormalities, muscle length tightness,…
