{"product_id":"practical-physiotherapy-for-small-animal-practice-isbn-9781118661543","title":"Practical Physiotherapy for Small Animal Practice","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePractical Physiotherapy for Small Animal Practice\u003c\/i\u003e provides a concise and accessible introduction to physiotherapy that demonstrates its benefits to both veterinary patients and practitioners.  One of the fastest growing specialties in veterinary medicine, this book will help you to successfully introduce physiotherapy into your practice improving rehabilitation and recovery of dogs and cats. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey features:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers an array of different treatments and techniques, such as manual therapies, therapeutic exercise, electrotherapy, and hydrotherapy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes practical advice on selecting equipment, examinations, treatment protocols, and charging\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers strategies for introducing physiotherapy into the practice schedule, including space and staffing requirements\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompanion website provides over 50 printable client education handouts for download\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the authors vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the companion website xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Introduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Anatomy: structure and function of the musculoskeletal system 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Healing 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Clinical examination 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Modalities 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Manual therapies 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Common neurological conditions and their rehabilitation 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Therapeutic exercise 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Splints supports and aids 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Pain 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Treatment protocols 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Setting up a physiotherapy clinic 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 1 Nomenclature 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 2 Regenerative medicine 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 3 Further reading 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 4 Useful websites for aids and equipment 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“A nice and very practical book for your first steps in physiotherapy.”  (\u003ci\u003eVet Nurses Today\u003c\/i\u003e, 1 January 2016)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of the highlights in this book is the chapter on therapeutic exercise. The photographs depicting the exercises are also available on the companion website and can be downloaded as handouts, which can be given to clients for use at home. \u003ci\u003e(JAVMA, March 2016)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Prydie\u003c\/b\u003e, BVMS, CertSAO, CCRT, MRCVS, is the founder of Physio-vet, a dedicated small animal physiotherapy practice and is one of only a few veterinary surgeons working full time in canine rehabilitation in the UK. He has been a featured speaker on animal rehabilitation and physiotherapy at many national and international conferences. He is especially interested in Sports Medicine (agility, flyball and obedience dogs,) and the management of chronic mobility diseases in dogs such as arthritis and degenerative myelopathy (CDRM.)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIsobel Hewitt\u003c\/b\u003e, BSc(Hons), MSc, is a chartered physiotherapist and a member of the Physio-vet team. She is a category A member of ACPAT (Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Animal Therapy).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePractical Physiotherapy for Small Animal Practice\u003c\/i\u003e provides a concise and accessible introduction to physiotherapy that demonstrates its benefits to both veterinary patients and practitioners.  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