Bridging the gap between human physical therapy and veterinary medicine,
Canine Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy, 2nd Edition provides vets,
veterinary students, and human physical therapists with traditional and
alternative physical therapy methods to effectively evaluate and treat
dogs with various debilitating conditions. Coverage includes treatment
protocols for many types of cutaneous, neurologic, and musculoskeletal
injuries to facilitate a faster and more complete recovery.
"Overall, this book is an extensive text for anyone interested in
pursuing canine rehabilitation and physical therapy" Reviewed by:
Helen Davies, University of Melbourne on behalf of Australian Veterinary
Journal, March 2015
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Invaluable protocols for conservative and postoperative treatment
ensure the successful healing of dogs and their return to full
mobility.
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Printable medical record forms on the companion website, including
client information worksheets, referral forms, orthopedic evaluation
forms, and more, can be customized for your veterinary practice.
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Six completely updated chapters on exercising dogs define the
basic principles of aquatic and land-based exercise and how they may
be applied to dogs, as well as how physical therapy professionals can
adapt common "human" exercises to dogs.
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Numerous chapters on therapeutic modalities, including therapeutic
lasers, illustrate how physical therapy professionals can adapt common
"human" modalities to dogs.
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Physical examination chapters offer comprehensive information on
orthopedics, neurology, and rehabilitation.
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NEW! Companion website with 40 narrated video clips of modalities and
exercises used by physical therapists demonstrates effective ways to
treat various neurologic and musculoskeletal problems in dogs.
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NEW! Fourteen new chapters describe the latest advances in the
areas of joint mobilization, rehabilitation of the athletic patient,
biomechanics of rehabilitation, therapeutic lasers, and physical
therapy for wound care.
