Canine I: Introduction to Canine Rehabilitation

This course is mandatory for physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, occupational therapist, veterinary technicians and actively enrolled students in these fields.

This course is not required of veterinarians but it can be used to fulfill the Canine V (elective) requirement.

Prerequisites

Participant must:
Participant must be a veterinarian, veterinary technician, physical therapist, physical therapist assistant or an actively enrolled student in one these fields.

Course Description:

Canine I reviews the regulatory issues involved in this field of practice from the perspective of physical therapists and veterinarians. The response of tissues to disuse and remobilization will be covered and clinically applied to the science of veterinary rehabilitation. An overview of basic comparative anatomy will be reviewed, as well as commonly seen orthopedic and neurological conditions and commonly used therapeutic interventions. Collaboration between the veterinary and physical therapy professions will be emphasized to enhance the learning experience. How to get started in the field and protocol development will be reviewed.

*If you are interested in having your dog participate in one of the lab sessions, please e-mail Northeast Seminars at info@neseminars.com. Proof of updated vaccinations and a medical clearance will be required. Ms. Gross will review the information on each dog and the participants will be contacted. Proof of updated vaccinations and a medical clearance will be required. Ms. Gross will review the information on each dog and the participants will be contacted.
(Please note: This does not apply to courses held at the University of Tennessee.)

Seminar Outline:

Day 1

  • Introduction to small animal physical rehabilitation
  • Regulatory issues
  • Basic differences between humans and dogs
  • Response of tissue to disuse/immobilization and increased use/remobilization
  • Introduction to comparative anatomy
  • Common orthopedic conditions
  • Commonly used interventions
  • How to get started
  • Case studies Protocol development

Day 2

  • Common neurological conditions
  • Commonly used interventions
  • How to get started
  • Case studies
  • Protocol development