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Canine Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy

Book2004

Edited by:

Darryl L. Millis, David Levine and Robert A. Taylor

Canine Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy

Book2004

 

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Edited by:

Darryl L. Millis, David Levine and Robert A. Taylor

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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, e ... read full description

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    Appendix 1 - Joint Motions and Ranges

    Pages 441-446

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    Appendix 2 - Comparative Myology of the Dog*

    Pages 447-464

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    Appendix 3 - Main Ligament Attachments and Function

    Pages 465-471

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    Appendix 4 - Sample Protocols

    Darryl L. Millis, David Levine, ... Caroline P. Adamson

    Pages 472-486

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    A Glossary of Terms in Physical Rehabilitation

    Pages 487-495

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    Index

    Pages 497-526

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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.

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.

Key Features

  • Provides thorough coverage of physical therapy, from historical aspects to diagnosis and treatment.
  • Presents proposed cases and specific therapies that can be used as guidelines for the management of clinical patients.
  • Features an extensive chapter on the physical examination of the canine, with information ranging from general orthopedic assessment to surgery.
  • Discusses the applications of aquatic therapy for dogs in a chapter devoted to this type of therapy.
  • More than 300 illustrations highlight key concepts and procedures.
  • Contains a glossary of common terms in veterinary and physical therapy medicine

  • Provides thorough coverage of physical therapy, from historical aspects to diagnosis and treatment.
  • Presents proposed cases and specific therapies that can be used as guidelines for the management of clinical patients.
  • Features an extensive chapter on the physical examination of the canine, with information ranging from general orthopedic assessment to surgery.
  • Discusses the applications of aquatic therapy for dogs in a chapter devoted to this type of therapy.
  • More than 300 illustrations highlight key concepts and procedures.
  • Contains a glossary of common terms in veterinary and physical therapy medicine

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ISBN

978-0-7216-9555-6

Language

English

Published

2004

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Copyright © 2004 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved

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Editors

Darryl L. Millis

Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN

David Levine

UC Foundation Professor of Physical Therapy, The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN

Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine

Adjunct Professor, Department of Clinical Sciences, North Carolina State University College of Veterinary, Medicine

Robert A. Taylor

Alameda East Veterinary Hospital, Denver, Colorado