Canine Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy by Darryl Millis, David Levine (Hardcover, 2013)

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The only book to cover physical therapy for dogs, Canine Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy, 2nd Edition provides an understanding of physical therapy techniques and intervention for dogs suffering from debilitating conditions. The book includes four new chapters, hundreds of illustrations that highlight key concepts and procedures, and case studies and specific therapies that can be used as guidelines for the management of clinical patients. Author Darryl Millis offers the perspective of a veterinarian skilled in orthopedics and orthopedic surgery, and co-author David Levine is a respected physical therapist with experience working with both dogs and human patients. By applying the principles of physical therapy described in this unique book, and by viewing therapy and exercise videos on a companion website, you can help dogs achieve a faster and more complete recovery. Overall, this book is an extensive text for anyone interested in pursuing canine rehabilitation and physical therapy Reviewed by: Helen Davies, University of Melbourne on behalf of Australian Veterinary Journal, March 2015 Invaluable protocols for conservative and postoperative treatment ensure the successful healing of dogs and their return to full mobility. Printable medical record forms on the companion website, including client information worksheets, referral forms, orthopedic evaluation forms, and more, can be customized for your veterinary practice. Six completely updated chapters on exercising dogs define the basic principles of aquatic and land-based exercise and how they may be applied to dogs, as well as how physical therapy professionals can adapt common human exercises to dogs. Numerous chapters on therapeutic modalities, including therapeutic lasers, illustrate how physical therapy professionals can adapt common human modalities to dogs. Physical examination chapters offer comprehensive information on orthopedics, neurology, and rehabilitation. NEW! Companion website with 40 narrated video clips of modalities and exercises used by physical therapists demonstrates effective ways to treat various neurologic and musculoskeletal problems in dogs. NEW! Fourteen new chapters describe the latest advances in the areas of joint mobilization, rehabilitation of the athletic patient, biomechanics of rehabilitation, therapeutic lasers, and physical therapy for wound care.

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PublisherElsevier Health Sciences
ISBN-139781437703092
eBay Product ID (ePID)113958446

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Number of Pages784 Pages
Publication NameCanine Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy
LanguageEnglish
SubjectVeterinary Studies
Publication Year2013
TypeTextbook
AuthorDarryl Millis, David Levine
FormatHardcover

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Item Height281 mm
Item Weight2190 g
Item Width222 mm

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Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorDarryl Millis, David Levine

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  • A great book at a very god price

    A great book full of useful information. The price is much better than what I have seen in bookshops. Almost half price, but in new condition.

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  • Excellent for Veterinary Professionals

    Essential for Veterinary Physiotherapists, easy to understand and good rehab plans.

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