Disorders of the Pelvic Limb: Diagnosis and Treatment
Summary Orthopedic conditions of the pelvic limb are some of the most frequently diagnosed causes of lameness in the dog. In the sporting dog as well as the active companion,…
Disorders of the Canine Forelimb: Veterinary Diagnosis and Treatment
Summary Shoulder conditions are common causes of forelimb lameness in dogs, particularly performance dogs. Given the intricacy of shoulder motion and the stress placed on the shoulder joint for routine…
Conditioning and Retraining the Canine Athlete
Summary Exercise has significant physical and psychological benefits for dogs. One of the most important is extension of healthspan, the length of time that a dog remains healthy and active….
Therapeutic Exercise
Summary The application of therapeutic exercise can benefit the postoperative patient, the geriatric OA patient, and the elite athlete looking for peak performance. Therapeutic exercise programs address proprioception, balance, muscle…
The Role of Physical Manipulation (Chiropractic) in Canine Rehabilitation
Summary Spinal manipulative therapy (SMT or chiropractic) can be a valuable modality for the rehabilitation therapist. It can help to improve spinal mobility in patients with clinical problems and can…
Diagnosis of and Treatment Options for Disorders of the Spine
Summary Almost all of the attention directed toward disorders of the spine involves its role in protecting the spinal cord. Certainly, damage to the spinal cord can be devastating, but…
Rehabilitation for Geriatric Patients
Summary Gerontology is the study of aging. As veterinary patients age, they experience senescence or decreased function and degeneration of their organ systems. These changes lead to clinical issues such…
Assistive Devices, Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Bandaging
Summary Veterinary sports medicine/rehabilitation therapists have at their disposal an increasingly large selection of bandage alternatives, coaptation devices, and assistive aids to improve their patients’ healing and function. Bandages are…
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…
