Description
Book SynopsisPractical Physiotherapy for Small Animal Practice provides a concise and accessible introduction to physiotherapy that demonstrates its benefits to both veterinary patients and practitioners.
Trade Review“A nice and very practical book for your first steps in physiotherapy.” (Vet Nurses Today, 1 January 2016)
One 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. (JAVMA, March 2016)
Table of ContentsAbout the authors vii
Preface ix
Acknowledgements xi
About the companion website xiii
1 Introduction 1
2 Anatomy: structure and function of the musculoskeletal system 7
3 Healing 29
4 Clinical examination 47
5 Modalities 69
6 Manual therapies 91
7 Common neurological conditions and their rehabilitation 115
8 Therapeutic exercise 147
9 Splints supports and aids 195
10 Pain 211
11 Treatment protocols 225
12 Setting up a physiotherapy clinic 259
Appendix 1 Nomenclature 279
Appendix 2 Regenerative medicine 281
Appendix 3 Further reading 283
Appendix 4 Useful websites for aids and equipment 285
Index 287
