Utenn und Schloss-Seminar
A cooperation program of Schloss-Seminar, Germany, and the University of Tennessee, USA

Certificate Program in Canine Physical Rehabilitation


Subjects Canine 1 | Canine 2 | Canine 3

Canine I: Introduction to Canine Rehabilitation

Canine I reviews the regulatory issues involved in this field of practice from the perspective of physical therapists and veterinarians. The response of tissues to disuse and remobilization will be covered and clinically applied to the science of veterinary rehabilitation. An overview of basic comparative anatomy will be reviewed, as well as commonly seen orthopedic and neurological conditions and commonly used therapeutic interventions.

Collaboration between the veterinary and physical therapy professions will be emphasized to enhance the learning experience. How to get started in the field and protocol development will be reviewed.