DESCRIPTION:
Physical Rehabilitation for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses provides a comprehensive, illustrated guide to all practical aspects of veterinary physical rehabilitation for veterinary technicians and nurses.
- Provides a comprehensive introduction to physical rehabilitation for veterinary technicians and nurses
- Offers a thorough grounding in the knowledge and skills needed to become a valued member of a veterinary rehabilitation team
- Features contributions from leading practitioners from across the United States sharing their knowledge and expertise on all aspects of veterinary physical rehabilitation
- Presents practical tips, tricks and advice to meet common challenges faced by rehabilitation technicians
- Covers pain management, hands-on therapy, therapeutic exercises, patient motivation, troubleshooting, and more
CONTENTS:
1. Introduction to Physical Rehabilitation for Veterinary Technicians/Nurses
2. Joining a Rehabilitation Team
3. The Veterinary Technician and Rehabilitation Pain Management
4. Communicating the Treatment Plan
5. Manual Therapy Treatment
6. Home Exercises
7. Supporting the Client and Patient
8. Nutritional Counseling
9. Motivating Your Patient
10. The Disabled Patient Part 1: Assistive Devices and Technology
11. The Disabled Patient Part 2: The Neurological Patient
12. The Disabled Patient Part 3: Special Considerations for Geriatrics
13. The Disabled Patient Part 4: Home Nursing Care
14. Modalities Part 1: Thermotherapy
15. Modalities Part 2: Laser Therapy
16. Modalities Part 3: Electrotherapy and Electromagnetic Therapy
17. Modalities Part 4: Therapeutic Ultrasound
18. Modalities Part 5: Shockwave Therapy
19. Therapeutic Exercises Part 1: Land Exercises
20. Therapeutic Exercises Part 2: Hydrotherapy (Aquatic Therapy)
21. Troubleshooting as a Team
22. Equine Rehabilitation
23. Adjunctive Therapies Part 1: Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine
24. Adjunctive Therapies Part 2: Veterinary Chiropractic
25. Adjunctive Therapies Part 3: Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy
