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

Certificate Program in Canine Physical Rehabilitation

Part IV: Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthrits is a very common problem in dogs. The great progress in the surgical and conservative treatment has created a demand for post-operative rehabilitation as well as conservative treatment modalities. The neurologic patient requires a specific treatment regimen.

This course will allow you to assess and work up an osteoarthritic and neurologic patient in terms of

• Diagnoses and assessment of the patient
• Pain management modalities
• Improvement in the range of motion (ROM) of affected joints
• Maintaining and rebuilding muscle mass
• Strengthening of muscle force
• Improvement of the overall body condition/weight management