Handbook of Canine Exercise Therapy

A step-by-step guide to developing and implementing exercise treatment plans for dogs from a team of board-certified veterinary sports medicine and rehabilitation specialists Handbook of Canine Exercise Therapy is a comprehensive and practical guide to developing exercise treatment plans for canine patients. It provides up-to-date and relevant information to create and implement effective exercise plans, along with specific recommendations for common types of patients. The book offers well-organized and easily accessible guidance, with illustrative images and video links demonstrating exercises and manual therapy techniques. Handbook of Canine Exercise Therapy provides evidence-based instructions for veterinary practitioners at all experience levels. Readers will also find: A thorough introduction to creating a rehabilitation-specific assessment and patient problem list Quick-reference summaries of common rehabilitation conditions, presented in a streamlined format outlining key exam findings, etiology, and treatment strategies Comprehensive ways to track patient progress, including limb circumference, gait analysis, goniometry, weight, pain scale, and functional outcomes Practical discussions of refractory cases and factors that can hinder patient progress An appendix containing charts of all included exercises, including their specific benefits, and example client handouts Designed for small animal general practitioners and rehabilitation and sports medicine specialists, Handbook of Canine Exercise Therapy also benefits veterinary students, interns, and residents with an interest in exercise therapy. A step-by-step guide to developing and implementing exercise treatment plans for dogs from a team of board-certified veterinary sports medicine and rehabilitation specialists Handbook of Canine Exercise Therapy is a comprehensive and practical guide to developing exercise treatment plans for canine patients. It provides up-to-date and relevant information to create and implement effective exercise plans, along with specific recommendations for common types of patients. The book offers well-organized and easily accessible guidance, with illustrative images and video links demonstrating exercises and manual therapy techniques. Handbook of Canine Exercise Therapy provides evidence-based instructions for veterinary practitioners at all experience levels. Readers will also find: A thorough introduction to creating a rehabilitation-specific assessment and patient problem list Quick-reference summaries of common rehabilitation conditions, presented in a streamlined format outlining key exam findings, etiology, and treatment strategies Comprehensive ways to track patient progress, including limb circumference, gait analysis, goniometry, weight, pain scale, and functional outcomes Practical discussions of refractory cases and factors that can hinder patient progress An appendix containing charts of all included exercises, including their specific benefits, and example client handouts Designed for small animal general practitioners and rehabilitation and sports medicine specialists, Handbook of Canine Exercise Therapy also benefits veterinary students, interns, and residents with an interest in exercise therapy.

Pagina's: 624, Editie: Eerste editie, Paperback, Wiley