Physical Rehabilitation for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses, 2nd Edition

Features:

• Practical tips and tricks connected to the role of a technician on a rehabilitation team
• New or updated coverage of subjects including canine fitness, shockwave protocols, underwater treadmill exercises, and many more
• Guidance ideal for training programs and certifications from the most important institutes and technician schools

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction to Physical Rehabilitation for Veterinary Technicians/Nurses
2. Joining a Rehabilitation Team
3. Physical Rehabilitation Pain Management and the Veterinary Technician
4. Communicating the Treatment Plan
5. Manual Techniques in the Clinic
6. Home Exercises: Teaching the Client to be an Extension of You
7. Supporting the Client and Patient
8. Nutritional Counseling
9. Motivating Your Patient
10. Fitness Conditioning for the Veterinary Technician and Owner
11. The Disabled Patient Part 1: Assistive Devices and Technology
12. The Disabled Patient Part 2: The Neurological Patient
13. The Disabled Patient Part 3: Special Considerations for the Geriatric Patient
14. The Disabled Patient Part 4: Home Nursing Care
15. Modalities Part 1: Thermotherapy
16. Modalities Part 2: Laser Therapy
17. Modalities Part 3: Electrotherapy and Electromagnetic Therapy
18. Modalities Part 4: Therapeutic Ultrasound
19. Modalities Part 5: Shockwave Therapy
20. Therapeutic Exercises Part 1: Land Exercises
21. Therapeutic Exercises Part 2: Hydrotherapy (Aquatic Therapy)
22. Troubleshooting as a Team
23. Equine Rehabilitation
24. Adjunctive Therapies: Veterinary Chiropractic
25. Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine
26. Adjunctive Therapies: Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy