Foundations of Physical Therapy for Small Animals

Name: Foundations of Physical Therapy for Small Animals
Price: 129.00 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4 (460 reviews)

Course: #4597Level: Intermediate 2 Hours 460 Reviews

The practice of Physical Therapy for Animals is one of the fastest growing niche specialty areas within our profession, providing evaluation and treatment of movement disorders caused by disability, injury and disease. This 2 contact-hour course builds upon the prior Introduction to PT for Animals and provides Intermediate Level 1 content on Small (non-Equine) Animals through lecture and slides with images, video, and case studies.

Participants are strongly encouraged to take the Introductory course (#4344) prior to this course.

Animal Physical Therapy

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Course Type: Recorded Webinar

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Learning Outcomes

After this course, participants will be able to identify four major muscles of limb movement in small animals.
After this course, participants will be able to recognize typical behavior traits and handling techniques for dogs and cats.
After this course, participants will be able to list at least two key elements of performing goniometry in small animals.
After this course, participants will be able to recall two or more traits commonly used to assess pain in small animals.
After this course, participants will be able to describe three beneficial aspects of Controlled Leash Walking.

Course created on January 20, 2023

Agenda

0-15 Minutes	Review of learning outcomes, Review of Intro course, Contraindications
15-30 Minutes	Myology, Case Study
30-50 Minutes	Body Type, Breed ID, Terminology, Case Study
50-60 Minutes	Behavior and Handling
60-75 Minutes	Examination/Goniometry
75-95 Minutes	Assessment and Scoring Tools, Case Study
95-115 Minutes	Controlled Leash Walking, Basic Exercises
115-120 Minutes	Summary, Q & A

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Presented By

Susan Davis
PT, DPT

Dr. Susan Davis is an internationally recognized Physical Therapist with over 40 years of clinical experience. She is a graduate of Northwestern University PT and Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science t DPT programs. Her clinical experience includes 30 years with human patients in acute care hospitals and her own outpatient private practice. Since 2008, Dr. Davis is working exclusively with non-human animals, after having completed coursework and training in canine rehabilitation. She provides onsite Physical Therapy to animals (including dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, farm animals, exotics, and wildlife) where they live, in clinics, animal shelters, farms, and zoos, as well as virtual telehealth consultation with pet owners. Dr. Davis is a member of APTA and IAVRPT(International Association for Veterinary Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy). Dr. Davis is the author of two published books and a blog on PT for Animals, directed toward the pet owner. She is the primary author of a research study on medial patellar luxation in dogs and small cats and developed a manual 3D patellar relocation technique. She presented a case study on phantom scratching in atlantoaxial instability for IAVRPT and taught two prior CEU courses on PT in the veterinary domain. Her inherent love of animals and desire to promote active, healthy living shines clearly through her work and presentations.

Presenter Disclosure: •Financial disclosures: The presenter is the sole owner of Joycare Onsite, LLC that is her private practice for animal PT in which she provides evaluation, treatment, and consultation to pets/pet owners. Joycare Media is a division of Joycare Onsite and is the media and publishing arm of her business from which she receives royalties from her 2 published books: Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation for Animals: A Guide for the Consumer and All Hands on Pet. Her books are distributed and printed through Ingram/Lightning Source. The presenter will also receive an honorarium for this course. •Non-financial disclosures: The presenter is a member of the APTA and IAVRPT

Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by PhysicalTherapy.com, a Continued site.

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