The only book to cover physical therapy for dogs, Canine
Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy, 2nd Edition provides an
understanding of physical therapy techniques and intervention for
dogs suffering from debilitating conditions. The book includes four
new chapters, hundreds of illustrations that highlight key concepts
and procedures, and case studies and specific therapies that can be
used as guidelines for the management of clinical patients. Author
Darryl Millis offers the perspective of a veterinarian skilled in
orthopedics and orthopedic surgery, and co-author David Levine is a
respected physical therapist with experience working with both dogs
and human patients. By applying the principles of physical therapy
described in this unique book, and by viewing therapy and exercise
videos on a companion website, you can help dogs achieve 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
Invaluable protocols for conservative and postoperative treatment
ensure the successful healing of dogs and their return to full
mobility. 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. 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. Numerous
chapters on therapeutic modalities, including therapeutic lasers,
illustrate how physical therapy professionals can adapt common
"human" modalities to dogs. Physical examination chapters offer
comprehensive information on orthopedics, neurology, and
rehabilitation. 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. 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.
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