{"product_id":"practical-physiotherapy-for-veterinary-nurses-isbn-9781118711361","title":"Practical Physiotherapy for Veterinary Nurses","description":"\u003cp\u003eReflecting a rapidly growing area of interest in veterinary practice, this practical, pocket-sized guide to small animal physiotherapy has been designed for quick reference, providing the ideal guide for busy practice veterinary nurses when they really need it.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eReflects the need for a text in this rapidly growing area of interest, providing the first on this topic for veterinary nurses\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDesigned in a pocket-sized format so that VNs can carry it around for quick reference\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe author has ideal experience for this field, having worked as both a veterinary nurse and an animal physiotherapist\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThis book is accompanied by a companion website which contains videos and self-test questions and answers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the companion website ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Musculoskeletal physiotherapy 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGait analysis 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHistory taking 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhysical examination 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercise plans 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhysiotherapy treatment techniques and modalities 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMusculoskeletal presenting conditions 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePain management 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhysiotherapy musculoskeletal assessment 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelf‐assessment questions 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Neurology 89\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurgical presenting conditions 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNon‐surgical presenting conditions 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedical neurological presenting conditions 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNeurological assessment 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhysiotherapy assessment for the neurology patient 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelf‐assessment questions 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Respiratory physiotherapy 151\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChest auscultation and interpretation 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePercussion note technique and interpretation 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterpretation of blood gases 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRespiratory failure 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCardiorespiratory monitoring 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElectrocardiograms 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRespiratory presenting conditions 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRespiratory physiotherapy treatment techniques 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelf‐assessment questions 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Hydrotherapy 185\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe aims of hydrotherapy 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePool chemistry 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProperties of water 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHydrotherapy for specific conditions 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelf‐assessment questions 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendices 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbbreviations 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelf-assessment answers 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 219\u003c\/p\u003e \"The Practical Physiotherapy for Veterinary Nurses textbook is ideal for veterinary nurses working in small animal practice with an interest in physiotherapy for both medical and surgical patients.\" (The New Zealand Veterinary Nurse 2016)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This book has several good points. Recommended rehabilitation is broken down into early phase (0 to 2 weeks), midphase (2 to 6 weeks), and late phase (6 to 12 weeks). It contains a nice review of respiratory therapy from a physical standpoint, a subject rarely tackled in other textbooks. Readers are reminded throughout the book to assess both subjective and objective outcome measures to evaluate the response and progression of therapy in individual patients. Communication and follow-up with the veterinary surgeon is also stressed.\" (\u003ci\u003eJournal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 2016)\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDonna Carver BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, Dip AVN (surg), RVN, MCSP \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDonna works as part of the Pain and Rehabilitation service at The University of Glasgow, School of Veterinary Medicine, providing physiotherapy and hydrotherapy to small animals. She started her veterinary nursing career in small animal general practice. She has previously worked at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Edinburgh, as a surgical veterinary nurse, and returning later as an animal physiotherapist\/veterinary nurse. Donna is a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and has given numerous CPD seminars in physiotherapy and rehabilitation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReflecting a rapidly growing area of interest in veterinary practice, this practical, pocket-sized guide to small animal physiotherapy has been designed for quick reference, providing the ideal guide for busy practice veterinary nurses when they really need it. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePractical Physiotherapy for Veterinary Nurses\u003c\/i\u003e is divided into four key sections, covering the areas of musculoskeletal, neurological, respiratory physiotherapy and hydrotherapy. It includes hands-on technique photos throughout to ensure procedures are carried out correctly and safely.  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