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Book Synopsis
Practical 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 Contents

About 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

Practical Physiotherapy for Small Animal Practice

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      Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
      Published 18 September 2015
      ISBN-13 9781118661543
      978-1118661543
      ISBN-10 1118661540
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Practical 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 Contents

      About 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

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