6th International Symposium on Veterinary Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy at Auburn University's College of Veterinary Medicine in Auburn, Alabama awards.
The winner for the best poster was Anna Firshman from The University of Minnesota, with co-authors Linda Blythe, Jennifer Mitchell, Elizabeth Pollak, and Morrie Craig for “Effects of low level laser & therapeutic ultrasound therapies on equine hoof growth”
The best equine podium presentation went to Narelle Stubbs and Hilary Clayton of Michigan State University and was entitled “Dynamic Mobilization Exercises Increase Cross Sectional Area of the Multifidus Muscle in the Thoracolumbar Spine in Horses”
The best small animal podium presentation went to Darryl Millis, Ralph Millard, & Jason Headrick of the The University of Tennessee and was entitled “Kinematic analysis of stair and decline slope walking of the pelvic limb in healthy dogs”.
Upcoming Classes
September 18-20, 2010
Equine Anatomy in Clay Workshop
September 21-26, 2010
Equine Massage Therapy Certification
October 9-14, 2010
Introduction to Equine Rehabilitation
October 15-18, 2010
Rehabilitation Techniques Module
November 12-14, 2010
Functional Assessment of the Rider
Coming in 2011
New Advanced Canine Rehab course
Spring 2011
Meridian Therapy Courses
Arlene White
Founder of ARI
Committed to quality education for Professional Animal Rehab Therapists
Rehabilitation Techniques Module
Arlene White, PT SM Anim. St.
(physiotherapy), Instructor
Course Dates: (4 days) $1275.00
October 15 - 18, 2010
June 10 - 13, 2011
Offered to: Physical Therapist Assistants and Veterinary Technicians who have completed the Introduction to Equine Rehabilitation Therapy Course.
Course Description: The purpose of this course is to provide the participant with a fundamental understanding of functional equine anatomy, therapeutic modalities, therapeutic exercise, the essentials of neurological rehabilitation, massage therapy, stretching, outcome measures, treatment selection based on clinical cases, and the laws regarding the practice of rehabilitation for animals. Skills learned in this course will allow the participant to function as an integral part of the equine rehabilitation team.
Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate the ability to identify a musculoskeletal problem by observing an alteration of muscle function.
- Understand specific muscle function in a select group of equine muscles.
- Describe and demonstrate safe utilization and/or parameter setting for therapeutic modalities including Ultrasound, Electrical Muscle Stim, Laser, Cold and Heat.
- Demonstrate the ability to create therapeutic exercise programs for:
a) Strength
b) Weight bearing
c) ROM or active stretching
d) Proprioception- Demonstrate the ability to perform a basic orthopedic or neurological assessment of the equine patient including:
a) Range of motion, palpation and stretching
b) Assessment of muscle girth
c) Detection of edema and effusion
d) Palpation for spinal, pelvis or TMJ pain
e) Basic neurological tests- Describe and implement a neurological treatment plan utilizing sensory integration, proprioceptive and functional retraining, modalities, supportive and alternative care.
- Demonstrate the ability to appropriately identify treatment goals, utilize a treatment plan and execute various treatment skills for a wide variety of common neurological and musculoskeletal conditions, both individual and in combination, in the equine patient.
- Understand the business aspects and create the proper forms to maintain communication between the veterinarian, physical therapist, the client and yourself.
Course Outline:
Day 1: Classroom / Lab 8AM - 5PM (1 hr lunch break)
- Functional Anatomy (2 hours)
- Case Studies Review (3 hours)
- Therapeutic Exercises (3 hours)
Day 2: Classroom / Lab 8AM - 5PM (1 hr lunch break)
- Functional Anatomy (2 hours)
- Neurological Rehabilitation (3 hours)
- Massage and Stretching (3 hours)
Day 3: Classroom: 8AM - 5PM (1 hour lunch break)
- Therapeutic Exercises (3 hours)
- Advanced Massage and Body Work (1.5 hr)
- Outcome measures (0.5 hours)
- Ethics and the Law (1 hour)
- Student Lead discussions / Question & Answer (2 hour)
Day 4: Classroom: 8AM - 5PM (1 hour lunch break)
- Therapeutic Modalities Lecture (2 hrs)
- Therapeutic Modalities Lab (5 hrs)
- Review (1 hr)
Rehabilitaiton Therapy and treatment is not a substitute for Veterinary care.
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