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Canine Rahabilitation and Physical Therapy Book

Author(s): Darryl Millis, M.S., D.V.M., Davis Levine, Ph.D., P.T., O.C.S., and Robert Taylor, M.S., D.V.M.

Description
Canine Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy book provides a basic understanding of physical therapy techniques and intervention for dogs. Most professional programs in veterinary medicine do not provide training in physical therapy. Educational programs in physical therapy do not include the evaluation and treatment of animals. This resource is designed to fill that void and present he collaborative efforts of veterinarians, physical therapists, and veterinary technicians striving to provide optimal evaluation and treatment of animal patients with debilitating conditions.

Outstanding Features
This is the only canine rehabilitation and physical therapy resource available and features the most recent information.

Presents proposed cases and specific therapies that can be used as guidelines for the management of clinical patients. Features an extensive chapter on the examination of the canine with information ranging from general orthopedic assessment to surgery.

Thoroughly explores important legal and ethical issues and explains regulatory practices and collaborative relationships.

The aquatic therapy chapter discusses the uses of aquatic therapy for dogs.

More than 300 illustrations highlight key concepts and procedures.

Contains a glossary of common terms in veterinary and physical therapy medicine.

Proves thorough coverage of physical therapy, from historical aspects to diagnosis and treatment.

Table of Contents.

Part I - Introduction to Physical Therapy History of Canine Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy Regulatory and Practice Issues for the Veterinary and Physical Therapy Professions
Conceptual Overview of Physical Therapy, Veterinary Medicine, and Canine Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy

Part II - Basic Concepts of Veterinary Medicine
Canine Behavior
Canine Anatomy
Wound Healing: Tendons, Ligaments, Bone, Muscles and Cartilage
Responses of Musculoskeletal Tissues to Disuse and Remobilization
Exercise Physiology

Part III -Patient Assessment
The Role of Chondroprotectants and Nutraceuticals in Osteoarthritic Dogs and Cats
Physical Examinations of the Canine
Gait Analysis
Assessment of Muscle Strength and Function

Part IV - Therapeutic Modalities
Therapeutic Ultrasound
Therapeutic Exercises
Aquatic Therapy
Superficial Thermal Modalities
Electrical Stimulation
Massage
Acupuncture

Part V - Physical Therapy for Specific Diagnoses
Physical Therapy for the Orthopedic Patient
Physical Therapy for the Neurologic Patient
Physical Therapy for the Geriatric Patient and General Management of the Arthritic Patient
Physical Therapy for the Critically Injured Patient Protocol Development
Development of a Rehabilitation Facility for Small Animals

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