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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Summary A comprehensive evaluation from a physical therapy perspective requires keen observational and manual skills. Assessment of the pelvic limb entails careful examination of the toes, tarsus, stifle, and hip…
Summary Nutrition plays an integral role in sports performance and rehabilitation. Sporting dogs have a multitude of different activities that likely require dietary modifications for optimal performance that revolve around…
