Not eligible for CE credit.
Whether or not you have an interest in providing rehabilitation therapy as part of your service offerings or care of animals, this presentation will be helpful for better understanding the whats, whys and hows relating to therapeutic exercise in dogs and cats. The emphasis is on what veterinarians can recommend and pet owners do without access to sophisticated or expensive equipment.
This discussion includes:
- When therapeutic exercise should be considered
- Applications in patients with osteoarthritis, post-injury, pre- or post- surgery, and in working dogs
- The benefits of improving joint mobility, strengthening, and general conditioning in companion animals
- Equipment requirements - including flooring type, the use of mats, balls, bands, ramps, mattresses, as well as other modalities
- Land treadmills - indications and considerations
Running time: 42 mins
Member Fee: $20; Free registration for Premium VetVine Membership subscribers
http://vetvine.com/article/181/evidence-based-update-subscriptions
