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Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy of Small Animals I, Vienna / Austria, 6 -10 September 2010 registration open

Physical therapy from theory to practice: an essential part in the treatment of orthopedic and neurological patients

Course Master: Dr. Barbara Bockstahler CCRP (AT)
Guest Lecturers: Prof. Dr. Darryl Millis DACVS (USA) and speakers of the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation working group of the Vetmed University Vienna
In cooperation with Prof. Dr. Gilles Dupré DECVS (AT)

OVERVIEW

This course gives an overview of the basic principles of physical therapy and their implementation into the clinical practice. The scientific background of common used modalities and their practical use will be explained and exercised.

TOPICS

Introduction: PT the future of your practice
In this part we will talk about the scientific basics of PT and how to integrate it into your practice. Do we need a special physical therapy examination? What did you examine until now and what will you examine additionally in the future? In the practical part you will train range of motion and muscle circumference measurements.

From theory to practice
Let’s talk about common used physical therapy modalities. We will cover Massage, Thermotherapy, Therapeutic Ultrasound, Electrotherapy, Hydrotherapy and therapeutic exercises. What are the physiological effects of the different modalities; are they evidenced based medicine and how can we use them in animals? Each modality will be explained in theory and practice.

Common indications and how to design a rehabilitation program
In this part specialist surgeons will present the basic knowledge, diagnosis and the conservative/surgical therapy. Subsequently we will present the main rehabilitation plans for each disorder with focus on osteoarthritis, “back pain”, joints and spine post operative treatment and a special on “the cat in the physical therapy practice”.

Put it all together: Do it now yourself
You will work in small groups with one of our patients. Examine the dog, make the diagnosis and develop the treatment plan. Present your results to the other participants and discuss with them!

PROGRAM

Monday, 6 September 2010
08.30 – 09.00 Registration
09.00 – 09.15 Welcome words from Prof. Dupré, Head of the clinic for surgery
09.15 – 10.30 Why is PT so Important and is PT in Animals an Evidenced Based Treatment?
10.30 – 11.00 Coffee Break
11.00 – 12.30 Physical Therapy Examination
12.30 – 14.00 Lunch Break
14.00 – 15.30 How can we integrate PT in our clinic?
15.30 – 16.00 Coffee Break
16.00 – 17.00 Practical training: Physical therapy examination
17.30 Welcome Reception at the Biotop

Tuesday, 7 September 2010
09.00 – 09.45 Thermotherapy
09.45 – 10.30 Therapeutic Ultrasound
10.30 – 11.00 Coffee Break
11.00 – 11.45 Massage
11.45 – 12.30 Electrotherapy
12.30 – 12.45 Product presentation Royal Canine
12.45 – 14.00 Lunch Break
14.00 – 15.30 Practical Training: Thermotherapy, Therapeutic Ultrasound, Massage, Electrotherapy
15.30 – 16.00 Coffee Break
16.00 – 17.30 Practical Training: Thermotherapy, Therapeutic Ultrasound, Massage, Electrotherapy

Wednesday, 8 September 2010
09.00 – 09.45 Passive Therapeutic Exercises
09.45 – 10.30 Active Therapeutic Exercises 1
10.30 – 11.00 Coffee Break
11.00 – 11.45 Active Therapeutic Exercises 2
11.45 – 12.30 Hydrotherapy
12.30 – 14.00 Lunch Break
14.00 – 15.30 Practical Training: Passive Therapeutic Exercises, Active Therapeutic Exercises, Hydrotherapy
15.30 – 16.00 Coffee Break
16.00 – 16.45 Practical Training: Passive Therapeutic Exercises, Active Therapeutic Exercises, Hydrotherapy
16.45 – 17.30 Questions?

Thursday, 9 September 2010
09.00 – 09.45 The Patient with Osteoarthritis
09.45 – 10.30 Joints Post Surgery 1 – Shoulder and Elbow
10.30 – 11.00 Coffee Break
11.00 – 11.45 Joints Post Surgery 2 – Hip and Stifle
11.45 – 12.30 Dogs after Decompressive Spinal Cord Surgery 1
12.30 – 12.45 Product presentation Pfizer
12.45 – 14.00 Lunch Break
14.00 – 14.45 Dogs after Decompressive Spinal Cord Surgery 2
14.45 – 15.30 The Special Patient (Overweight Dogs, Cats) 1
15.30 – 16.00 Coffee Break
16.00 – 16.45 The Special Patient (Overweight Dogs, Cats) 2
19.00 Social Event at the Restaurant Horvath

Friday, 10 September 2010
09.00 – 09.45 The patient with back pain
09.45 – 10.30 Patient Examination in Four Groups
10.30 – 11.00 Coffee Break
11.00 – 12.30 Development of the Treatment Plan
12.30 – 14.00 Lunch Break
14.00 – 15.30 Case Presentation 1
15.30 – 16.00 Coffee Break
16.00 – 16.45 Case Presentation 2

Program: Rehabilitation & Physiotherapy I 2010 - subject to change

ATF credit hours (Akademie für Tierärtzliche Fortbildung, Germany): 30
(for Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg)

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REGISTRATION

Tuition fee: EURO 1.750,--
Early registration: EURO 1.650,-- (deadline for early registration: 31st March 2010)

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