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By
Darryl Millis, MS, DVM, Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
David Levine, PhD, PT, UC Foundation Associate Professor of Physical Therapy, The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN
Robert Taylor, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVS, Staff Surgeon, Alameda East Veterinary Hospital, Denver; Co-Director, Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology,
Denver; Clinical Affiliate, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Description
This one-of-a-kind resource bridges the gap between physical therapy and veterinary training. It provides an understanding of basic physical
therapy techniques and interventions, empowering vets to effectively evaluate and treat dogs with debilitating conditions. Important
legal and ethical issues are thoroughly explored, and regulatory practices and collaborative relationships are clearly explained.
Contents
Part I Introduction to Physical Therapy
1. History of Canine Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy
2. Regulatory and Practice
Issues for the Veterinary and Physical Therapy Professions
3. Conceptual Overview of Physical Therapy, Veterinary Medicine, and Canine
Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy
Part II Basic Concepts of Veterinary Medicine
4. Canine Behavior
5. Canine Anatomy
6.
Wound Healing: Tendons, Ligaments, Bone, Muscles and Cartilage
7. Responses of Musculoskeletal Tissues to Disuse and Remobilization
8.
Exercise Physiology
Part III Patient Assessment
9. The Role of Chondroprotectants and Nutraceuticals in Osteoarthritic Dogs and
Cats
10. Physical Examination of the Canine
11. Gait Analysis
12. Assessment of Muscle Strength and Function
Part IV Therapeutic
Modalities
13. Therapeutic Ultrasound
14. Therapeutic Exercises
15. Aquatic Therapy
16. Superficial Thermal Modalities
17.
Electrical Stimulation
18. Massage
19. Acupuncture
Part V Physical Therapy for Specific Diagnoses
20. Physical Therapy
for the Orthopedic Patient
21. Physical Therapy for the Neurologic Patient
22. Physical Therapy for the Geriatric Patient and General
Management of the Arthritic Patient
23. Physical Therapy for the Critically Injured Patient
24. Protocol Development
25. Development
of a Rehabilitation Facility for Small Animals
Glossary
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Hardbound, 544 pages, publication date: JAN-2004
ISBN-13: 978-0-7216-9555-6
ISBN-10: 0-7216-9555-8
Imprint: SAUNDERS
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Last update: 30 Nov 2009
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