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Practical physiotherapy for veterinary surgeons and nurses


In this two-day course, delegates will learn the principles of physiotherapy, the different techniques and modalities that can be used in small animals as well as the indications and contraindications of these therapies. We will cover physiotherapeutic modalities such as manual therapies, physical modalities (including laser therapy, therapeutic ultrasound, and TENS) and hydrotherapy.

Lectures and practical exercises will help you plan postoperative physiotherapy as well as develop rehabilitation plans for non-surgical conditions.


Key Areas:

  • Review of canine anatomy
  • Common musculoskeletal conditions
  • What is physiotherapy? Indications/contraindications
  • Manual therapies
  • Therapeutic exercises
  • Physical modalities (laser, therapeutic ultrasound, TENS, etc.)
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Making a plan - practical cases


Tutors:
Emily Cowderoy BSc, PdDVetPhysio, VN
Helen Webb VN
Pilar Lafuente DVM, PhD, DipACVS-SA, DipECVS, DipACVSMR, CCRT, FHEA, MRCVS


Date/Venue:
18th - 19th April at the Hawkshead Campus


For further information contact:

 

The Royal Veterinary College
Hawkshead Lane
North Mymms
Hatfield
Hertfordshire, AL9 7TA

Tel: 01707 666865
Fax: 01707 666877
E-mail: cpd@rvc.ac.uk
Website: www.rvc.ac.uk/cpd

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