Canine Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy

Canine Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy by Levine PT PhD DABPTS (Orthopaedics) CCRP, David. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780721695556.

Veterinarians, physical therapists and veterinary technicians are often required to collaborate closely in order to provide optimal evaluation and treatment of animal patients. This practical and unique text offers a basic understanding of physical therapy techniques and intervention for dogs. Providing crucial information on this developing area of veterinary medicine, it assists in providing faster and more complete recoveries from debilitating conditions. 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