Physical Rehabilitation for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses

by Goldberg, Mary Ellen; Tomlinson, Julia E.

• ISBN13: 9781119892410
• ISBN10: 1119892414
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2024-02-28
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

A must-own guide for veterinary professionals specializing in physical rehab

Physical rehabilitation is a vital aspect of veterinary medicine. A successful program of rehabilitation is one of the most important determinants of long-term patient outcomes after surgery or serious illness, and veterinary patients are no exception. Veterinary technicians and nurses specializing in physical rehabilitation therefore constitute a potentially critical component of any veterinary practice and/or care team.

Physical Rehabilitation for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses provides a clear, accessible overview of this subject for prospective veterinary rehabilitation professionals. Brimming with insights stemming from both research and practical experience, and now updated to reflect a wave of new research since the first edition, this book promises to equip readers with the knowledge required to make themselves indispensable in veterinary practice.

Readers of the second edition of Physical Rehabilitation for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses will also find:

• Practical tips and tricks connected to the role of a technician on a rehabilitation team
• New or updated coverage of subjects including canine fitness, shockwave protocols, underwater treadmill exercises, and many more
• Guidance ideal for training programs and certifications from the most important institutes and technician schools

Physical Rehabilitation for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses is ideal as an introduction for prospective technicians and nurses, as well as a reference handbook for practicing veterinary technicians and nurses.

Author Biography

Mary Ellen Goldberg, LVT, CVT, SRA, CCRVN, CVPP, VTS is an experienced veterinary medical technologist with specializations in research anesthesia, physical rehabilitation, and anesthesia and analgesia. She is a retired member of the Academy of Physical Rehabilitation Veterinary Technicians, the Academy of Laboratory Animal Veterinary Technicians and Nurses, and an Honorary member of Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Anesthesia and Analgesia.

Julia Tomlinson, BVSc, MS, PhD, DACVS, CCRP, CVSMT, DACVSMR is co-founder of Veterinary Rehabilitation and Orthopedic Medicine Partners and Founder of the American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians. She practices in her stand alone specialty clinic in Burnsville, Minnesota, USA.

Table of Contents

All chapters will be updated with newer technologies, therapies, medications, and research information.

1. Introduction to physical rehab - Mary Ellen Goldberg

2. Joining a rehab team – Dr. Julia E Tomlinson

3. Pain management – Mary Ellen Goldberg

4. Communicating the rehabilitation plan - Tracy Darling and Dr. Cindy Otto

5. Manual techniques – Dr. Amie Lamoreaux Hesbach

6. Home exercises – Dr Jackie Davidson

7. Supporting the client and patient – Dr Megan Ridley and her tech

8. **Canine Fitness Training in Workshops for Athletes – new chapter** – Dawn Hickey and Dr Darryl Millis

9. Nutritional Counseling - Kara Burns

10. Motivating your patient - Megan Nelson and Dr Julia Tomlinson

11. Disabled patient part 1 Assistive Devices – Dr Julia Tomlinson and Sam Warren

12. Disabled patient part 2 Neurologic Patient – Dr Stephanie Kube and her tech

13. Disabled patient part 3 Geriatric Patient – Dr Julia Tomlinson and Mary Ellen Goldberg

14. Disabled patient part 4 Home Nursing Care -- Betty Waalk and Dr Julia Tomlinson

15. Thermotherapy - Deana Cappucci-Lorentz with Dr Julia Tomlinson

16. Laser therapy – Dr. Evelyn Orenbuch and her tech

17. Electrotherapy – Sharie Sprague and vet tech

18. Ultrasound therapy - Wendy Davis and Dr. Carolina Medina

19. Shockwave Therapy – Dr. Doug Stramel and Angela Stramel MSPT, LVT

20. Land exercises – Dr Janice Huntingford and her tech

21. Hydrotherapy - Dr Padraig Egan

22. Troubleshooting as a team – Dr Amie Hesbach, Erin White and Dr Julia Tomlinson

23. Equine rehabilitation - Dr Steve Adair and Dawn Phillips

24. TCVM/acupuncture – Dr Carolina Medina

25. Chiropractic - Dr. Evelyn Orenbuch and her tech

26. Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy - Dr. Doug Stramel and Angela Stramel MSPT, LVT