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Faculty: Julie
Churchill, DVM, PhD, DACVN, Dennis
Caywood, DVM, MS, DACVS, CCRT, Judy Coates, MSPT, M.Ed, CCRT, Laurie
McCauley, DVM, CCRT, CVA
Prerequisites: This
2-day course is open to Veterinarians, Physical
Therapists, Veterinary Technicians, and Physical
Therapist Assistants who have successfully completed
Introduction to Canine
Rehabilitation. All CCRTs,
CCRAs, and Veterinarian and Physical Therapists
who are CCRPs are welcome. Veterinary Technicians
and Physical Therapist Assistants that are CCRPs
must submit an Employer
Agreement Letter.
Course
Description: The Multimodal Approach to
the Geriatric Canine Patient provides students
with an understanding of advanced care for this
growing population. Students apply best practices
of nutrition to optimally meet the nutritional
needs of senior dogs. Students also refine
nutritional assessments and make recommendations
for nutritional management of common conditions
affecting geriatric patients. This course
covers the physiology of osteoarthritis and chronic
pain and how to most effectively manage this condition
with drugs and nutraceuticals. Students learn
specific rehabilitation concepts and techniques
designed for geriatric patients including manual
techniques, hydrotherapy and therapeutic exercise.
Hands-on labs are included.
Course Fee: $450
Course Sponsor: Our
April 2012 course is sponsored by:
Topics Covered
Include:
- Nutritional needs of senior dogs
- Physiology of osteoarthritis and chronic
pain
- Pain management
- Manual therapy
- Hydrotherapy
- Therapeutic exercise
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