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

Certificate Program in Canine Physical Rehabilitation

Part III: Therapeutic Exercises and Aquatic Therapy for Dogs

This course is designed to teach basic skills in canine exercise therapy and aquatic therapy. After reviewing the physiological basis of therapeutic exercise, the risks and benefits of the various treatment techniques and methods for evaluation of treatment response will be discussed.

Main topics covered (theory and practice)

• Passive exercises,
• Assisted exercises
• Active exercises
• Aquatic therapy
• Joint mobilisation