{"id":1425,"date":"2012-09-01T19:52:50","date_gmt":"2012-09-01T19:52:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/phosdev.com\/todaysveterinarypractice\/?p=1425"},"modified":"2022-02-18T17:21:46","modified_gmt":"2022-02-18T17:21:46","slug":"rehab-rx-early-rehabilitation-modalities-and-exercises","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/rehabilitation\/rehab-rx-early-rehabilitation-modalities-and-exercises\/","title":{"rendered":"Rehab RX: Early Rehabilitation Modalities and Exercises"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/06\/T1209C08.pdf\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9886\" src=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2011\/07\/pdf_button.png\" alt=\"pdf_button\" width=\"110\" height=\"27\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>Debbie Gross Saunders, DPT, MSPT, CCRP, Diplomate ABPTS<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Physical rehabilitation of dogs is becoming more common in veterinary medicine. Rehabilitation tools may be employed on many levels for the canine client, starting with basic rehabilitation practices; then expanding based on the level of care the practice would like to offer.<\/p>\n<p>A multimodal approach should be taken with every rehabilitation patient and consists of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Decreasing pain<\/li>\n<li>Increasing range of motion<\/li>\n<li>Increasing strength<\/li>\n<li>Restoring tissue function.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In addition, inflammation will need to be decreased in order for function to be restored.<br \/>\nEarly rehabilitation modalities for patients that are post traumatic\/athletic injury or surgery include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cryotherapy<\/li>\n<li>Moist heat<\/li>\n<li>Laser therapy<\/li>\n<li>Range-of-motion and weight-shifting exercises<\/li>\n<li>Controlled walking<\/li>\n<li>Electrical stimulation<\/li>\n<li>Massage therapy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p>Read\u00a0<span class=\"bold\">Pain Assessment in Dogs &amp; Cats<\/span>\u00a0(March\/April 2012, available <a href=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/todays-technician-pain-assessment-in-dogs-cats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>) for information on different methods of pain assessment, including pain scales, physical examination, and species-specific evaluation.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"AquaRx\"><strong>CRYOTHERAPY<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Indications<\/strong>. Cryotherapy, or ice therapy, is indicated in acute cases of inflammation, trauma, and pain, such as post injury or surgery. Application of cold decreases blood flow to the region of application and reduces inflammation, pain, metabolic rate, muscle spasms, and bleeding in the area (<strong>Figures 1 and 2<\/strong>).<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2230\" style=\"width: 235px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2012\/09\/Fig-1_Cyrotherapy.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2230\" class=\"wp-image-2230 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2012\/09\/Fig-1_Cyrotherapy-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Fig 1_Cyrotherapy\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2230\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 1<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_2231\" style=\"width: 287px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2012\/09\/Fig-2_cyrotherapy-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2231\" class=\"wp-image-2231 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2012\/09\/Fig-2_cyrotherapy-2-277x300.jpg\" alt=\"Fig 2_cyrotherapy 2\" width=\"277\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2231\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 2<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"AquaRx\"><strong>Application<\/strong>. Cryotherapy may be applied through ice packs (consider packs of frozen peas), ice compression pumps, ice massage, and ice compresses. Ice massage consists of massaging the affected area with ice cubes (or similar substance) for 5 to 7 minutes. Ice compresses and compression pumps combine two principles of rehabilitation\u2014cold therapy and compression\u2014to specifically prevent inflammation and swelling.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>To prevent hypothermia, cold sensitivity, and frost bite, there should always be a barrier (ie, thin towel) between the ice and patient. This is especially true in dogs with thin or fair skin, such as Italian greyhounds and whippets, or those with shaved skin post surgery.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cryotherapy<\/strong>\u00a0should be applied for 10 to 20 minutes at a time, 3 to 5 times throughout the day. Therapy should be continued until discharge; owners should be instructed on how to apply cryotherapy at home. Cryotherapy should be utilized for the first 3 to 4 days post injury or surgery; then moist heat may be applied.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Postoperative Cases<\/strong>. Once a dog&#8217;s core temperature has been restored, cryotherapy can be applied to promote postoperative healing by reducing inflammation. For example, in postoperative cranial cruciate repair, cryotherapy may be applied to the stifle to assist in edema and pain control. However, be careful when using this modality on incisions, as it may irritate the incision and negatively affect healing. If cryotherapy is irritating the incision, it may become discolored and begin to open.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"AquaRx\">MOIST HEAT<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Indications<\/strong>. Moist heat therapy is indicated for dogs with chronic conditions, such as arthritis, and in sub acute phases of surgical and traumatic healing. In addition, tension and muscle spasms can be reduced through moist heat application. This therapy, which involves application of moist heat or warm hot packs to an area, decreases pain and causes vasodilation, increasing circulation and, thereby, promoting healing (<strong>Figure 3<\/strong>). Moist heat is more effective than dry heat because it has enhanced skin penetrating abilities.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2232\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2012\/09\/Fig-3_Moist-heat.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2232\" class=\"wp-image-2232 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2012\/09\/Fig-3_Moist-heat-300x224.jpg\" alt=\"Fig 3_Moist heat\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2012\/09\/Fig-3_Moist-heat-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2012\/09\/Fig-3_Moist-heat.jpg 401w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2232\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 3<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Application<\/strong>. Moist heat therapy can be administered through warm hot packs, hot compresses, or warm water. Skin integrity should be monitored and care should be taken not to overheat or burn the dog, especially in patients with decreased sensation, increased body fat, or under sedation. Negative effects of heat therapy include increased redness, burning, and blistering.<\/p>\n<p>There should always be a barrier (ie, thin towel) between the heat source and patient. Heat therapy materials should maintain a temperature between 150\u00b0F and 160\u00b0F. The veterinary professional or owner should monitor skin integrity to avoid burns or skin irritation.<\/p>\n<p>Moist heat is typically applied for 15 to 20 minutes at a time, 3 to 4 times throughout the day. For postoperative patients, it is begun after 3 to 4 days of cryotherapy.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"AquaRx\">LASER THERAPY<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Laser (light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation) therapy has become an increasingly popular modality in veterinary and human medicine (<strong>Figures 4 and 5<\/strong>). Laser therapy facilitates healing, increases DNA synthesis and cell proliferation, and decreases pain and inflammation.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2233\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2012\/09\/Fig-4_Deb-working-on-dog.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2233\" class=\"wp-image-2233 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2012\/09\/Fig-4_Deb-working-on-dog-300x249.jpg\" alt=\"Fig 4_Deb working on dog\" width=\"300\" height=\"249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2012\/09\/Fig-4_Deb-working-on-dog-300x249.jpg 300w, https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2012\/09\/Fig-4_Deb-working-on-dog.jpg 361w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2233\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 4<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_2234\" style=\"width: 235px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2012\/09\/Fig-5_CIMG0573.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2234\" class=\"wp-image-2234 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2012\/09\/Fig-5_CIMG0573-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Fig 5_CIMG0573\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2234\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 5<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Indications<\/strong>. Laser therapy may be applied to a wide variety of cases, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Medical, orthopedic, and neurologic postoperative patients<\/li>\n<li>Geriatric patients with chronic arthritis<\/li>\n<li>Patients that require a substitution for or additional therapy to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs<\/li>\n<li>Patients that have undergone trauma<\/li>\n<li>Patients with unresponsive dermatologic conditions, such as lick granulomas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The laser modality is available in various classes of power, with class 3B and class 4 the most popular for rehabilitation. Dosages and treatments vary according to the unit and class of laser.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Postoperative patients (ie, cranial cruciate repair) benefit from laser therapy immediately after surgery, with therapy being applied as soon as the last suture or staple is secured and then repeated the next day.<\/li>\n<li>Treatments for acute cases typically apply 4 to 6 joules\/cm<sup>2<\/sup>.<\/li>\n<li>For chronic conditions, such as arthritic joints, laser therapy may be applied directly to the affected joints and surrounding areas.<\/li>\n<li>Dosages for chronic conditions are slightly higher than acute conditions, typically 8 to 12 joules\/cm<sup>2<\/sup>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"AquaRx\">ELECTRICAL STIMULATION<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Indications<\/strong>. Electrical stimulation may be used for a variety of reasons, including pain management, muscle contraction, and edema control. For early rehabilitation, pain control is one of the more common utilizations of the modality.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Application<\/strong>. The patient&#8217;s hair must be shaved and the skin cleaned prior to electrical stimulation. The machine parameters can be set for pain control, edema control, or neuromuscular electrical stimulation.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Pain Control:<\/em>\u00a0Electrodes are placed directly on the affected area or region needing pain control. The typical administration period is 15 to 20 minutes.<\/li>\n<li><em>Neuromuscular Conditions<\/em>: Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) is applied for 5 to 10 minutes on a 1:1, 1:3, or 1:5 ratio. For example, the muscle may contract for 10 seconds; then a rest period of 10, 30, or 50 seconds is used depending on the patient&#8217;s condition.<\/li>\n<li><em>Postoperative Therapy<\/em>: Typical postoperative treatments are performed on a 1:3 or 1:5 ratio. The electrodes are placed on a motor point and then distally on the muscle belly. For example, the motor point for the biceps femoris is just distal and caudal to the greater trochanter: one electrode is placed there and the distal electrode is placed on the muscle belly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"orange-box\">\n<h2><span class=\"AquaRx\">REHABILITATION CASE EXAMPLES<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A multimodal approach is always the appropriate technique for rehabilitation.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"Gold\">Postoperative Cranial Cruciate Repair<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>A very common patient in the rehabilitation setting is one that has undergone cranial cruciate repair.<\/li>\n<li><em>Initial treatments<\/em>\u00a0include:\n<ul>\n<li>Cryotherapy<\/li>\n<li>Moist heat<\/li>\n<li>Range-of-motion and weight-shifting exercises.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><em>Laser therapy<\/em>\u00a0may be utilized on the incision and over the stifle area to reduce inflammation and assist with wound healing; the dosage is 4 to 8 joules\/cm2.<\/li>\n<li>Recommended order of treatment is:\n<ol>\n<li>Cryotherapy (moist heat may replace cryotherapy after 3\u20134 days)<\/li>\n<li>Laser therapy and massage<\/li>\n<li>Range-of-motion exercises<\/li>\n<li>Weight-shifting exercises<\/li>\n<li>Controlled leash walking.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li><em>Electrical stimulation<\/em>\u00a0may be used for pain control, if necessary.<\/li>\n<li><em>Neuromuscular electrical stimulation<\/em>\u00a0may be used to improve muscle function, specifically the hamstring and quadriceps groups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"Gold\">Chronic Bilateral Hip &amp; Lumbosacral Discomfort<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Another common patient requiring rehabilitation is the older dog with bilateral hip and lumbosacral issues.<\/li>\n<li>Appropriate treatments include:\n<ul>\n<li>Moist heat<\/li>\n<li>Laser therapy and massage<\/li>\n<li>Gentle range-of-motion and weight-shifting exercises.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The goals of treatment are always to:\n<ul>\n<li>Reduce pain and inflammation<\/li>\n<li>Increase range of motion<\/li>\n<li>Increase strength and function.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"AquaRx\"><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>MASSAGE THERAPY<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Indications<\/strong>. Massage therapy may be used for pain management, relaxation, and edema control as well as &#8220;warm-up&#8221; prior to therapeutic exercises. Most dogs tolerate this therapy very well. Benefits include endorphin release, increased circulation and toxin excretion, relaxation and tension relief, increased range of motion and flexibility, and improved balance.<\/p>\n<p><b>Application<\/b>. A variety of massage techniques are used to achieve optimal benefits.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Compression<\/em>\u00a0spreads the muscle fibers and increases circulation.<\/li>\n<li><em>Direct pressure<\/em>\u00a0helps relieve hypertonia and increase circulation to a specific area; it is a form of compression.<\/li>\n<li><em>Effleurage<\/em>, a gliding stroke, is used to relieve fatigue or soothe the patient.<\/li>\n<li><em>Friction<\/em>\u00a0works in deeper layers of the tissue by compressing them against bone and\/or creating heat; it helps remove waste deposits and stimulates tendons and ligaments.<\/li>\n<li><em>Petrissage<\/em>, sometimes called kneading or rolling, stimulates nerve endings and helps remove fluids and waste.<\/li>\n<li><em>Tapotement<\/em>, or percussion, relieves muscle atrophy.<\/li>\n<li><em>Vibration<\/em>\u00a0loosens tissue and joints.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"AquaRx\">EXERCISES<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><strong> <span class=\"Gold\">Range-of-Motion Exercises<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Indications<\/strong>. The goal of these exercises is to slowly and carefully guide the affected joint through the available pain-free range of motion, eventually restoring as much range of motion as possible. These exercises are useful in orthopedic rehabilitation for both postoperative recovery and chronic conditions, such as femoral head and neck excision and arthritis, respectively.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Application<\/strong>. Typically, the joint is moved to the available range, the motion is paused, and then the joint returned to a normal position.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>For postoperative cranial cruciate repair, the stifle should be moved into flexion and held at the point of minimal resistance for 1 to 2 seconds; then restored to normal position. Stifle flexion and extension is performed in 3 sets of 10 repetitions (3 sets for flexion and 3 sets for extension), 3 times per day.<\/li>\n<li><em>Passive<\/em>\u00a0range-of-motion exercises should be followed up by\u00a0<em>active<\/em>\u00a0range-of-motion activities, if possible. For example, stepping over objects, such as cavalletti rails, is beneficial to stifle flexion.\n<ul>\n<li><em>Passive range-of-motion exercises<\/em>\u00a0are performed by the veterinary professional or owner.<\/li>\n<li><em>Active range-of-motion exercises<\/em>\u00a0are performed by the patient.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Range-of-motion exercises should be as pain free as possible. Inflammation and pain should be addressed through other rehabilitation modalities and\/or pharmaceutical interventions.\n<ul>\n<li>For example, cryotherapy, moist heat, laser, massage, or electrical stimulation may be used to reduce pain and inflammation prior to passive range-of-motion exercises.<\/li>\n<li>Once pain and inflammation are reduced, range of motion should improve.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Joint range of motion should be measured with a goniometer to help track progress. Each limb&#8217;s range-of-motion can also be compared to the other for reference.<\/li>\n<li>While it is not always possible to obtain full range of motion if there are arthritic changes, the goal should be to obtain as much functional range of motion as possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Figures 6 and 7<\/strong>\u00a0demonstrate a passive hip extension stretch and an active stretch for hip extension, respectively.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2235\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2012\/09\/Fig-6_Hip-flexion-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2235\" class=\"wp-image-2235 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2012\/09\/Fig-6_Hip-flexion-2-300x271.jpg\" alt=\"Fig 6_Hip flexion 2\" width=\"300\" height=\"271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2012\/09\/Fig-6_Hip-flexion-2-300x271.jpg 300w, https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2012\/09\/Fig-6_Hip-flexion-2.jpg 332w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2235\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 6<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_2236\" style=\"width: 177px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2012\/09\/fig-7_Bogart.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2236\" class=\"wp-image-2236 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2012\/09\/fig-7_Bogart-167x300.jpg\" alt=\"fig 7_Bogart\" width=\"167\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2236\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 7<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><strong><span class=\"Gold\">Weight-Shifting Exercises<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The goal of these exercises is to encourage the dog to place weight on the affected limb or limbs (<strong>Figure 8<\/strong>). For example, a dog that has undergone orthopedic surgery needs to gradually increase weight bearing on the limb. Weight-shifting exercises can also be used for dogs that have arthritic conditions and those recovering from neurologic conditions.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2237\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2012\/09\/fig-8_Weight_shifting.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2237\" class=\"wp-image-2237 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2012\/09\/fig-8_Weight_shifting-300x272.jpg\" alt=\"fig 8_Weight_shifting\" width=\"300\" height=\"272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2012\/09\/fig-8_Weight_shifting-300x272.jpg 300w, https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2012\/09\/fig-8_Weight_shifting.jpg 331w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2237\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 8<\/p><\/div>\n<p>A variety of surfaces should be used for these exercises, such as carpeted floors, smooth floors, and uneven surfaces. The patient needs to learn how to walk and balance on the surfaces it will encounter during everyday life. Daily activities should be incorporated into the rehabilitation process.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"AquaRx\">IN SUMMARY<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are a variety of exercises and rehabilitation modalities that can be performed in the early phases of rehabilitation and as part of an ongoing program for patients with chronic conditions. The goal is to incorporate a multimodal approach that provides a plan for rehabilitation as well as pain management and then communicate that plan to your patients&#8217; owners. See the Rehabilitation Case Examples for two approaches to rehabilitation using the modalities discussed in this article.<\/p>\n<div class=\"orange-box\">\n<h2><span class=\"AquaRx\">CANINE REHABILITATION RESOURCES<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"Gold\">ASSOCIATIONS<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians<\/strong>: rehabvets.org<\/li>\n<li><strong>American College of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation<\/strong>: vsmr.org<\/li>\n<li><strong>International Association of Veterinary Rehabilitation &amp; Physical Therapy<\/strong>: iavrpt.org<\/li>\n<li><strong>International Association of Animal Massage &amp; Bodywork<\/strong>: iamb.org<\/li>\n<li><strong>International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management<\/strong>: ivapm.org<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"Gold\">BOOKS<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Canine Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy<\/em>, 1st ed. Millis D, Levine D, Taylor RA. Philadelphia: Saunders Elsevier, 2004.<\/li>\n<li><em>Animal Physiotherapy: Assessment, Treatment, and Rehabilitation of Animals<\/em>. McGowan C, Goff L, Stubbs N. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley, 2008.<\/li>\n<li><em>A Dog Lover&#8217;s Guide to Canine Massage<\/em>. Chiquoine J, Jackson L. Hardwick, MA: Satya House Publications, 2008.<\/li>\n<li><em>Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy<\/em>. Levine D, Millis DL, Marcellin-Little DJ, Taylor R.\u00a0<em>Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract<\/em>\u00a02005; 35(6):1247-1518.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"Gold\">EDUCATION<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Canine Rehabilitation Institute<\/strong>: caninerehabilitationinstitute.com<\/li>\n<li><strong>University of Tennessee Certificate Program for Canine Physical Rehabilitation<\/strong>: canineequinerehab.com<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"author-bio\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2015\/12\/c_Rrx_Saunders.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-7303\" src=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2015\/12\/c_Rrx_Saunders.png\" alt=\"c_Rrx_Saunders\" width=\"100\" height=\"122\" \/><\/a>Debbie Gross Saunders<\/strong>, DPT, MSPT, CCRP, Diplomate ABPTS, has been working in the field of small animal rehabilitation for over 17 years. She is on faculty for the University of Tennessee&#8217;s Certificate Program in Canine Physical Rehabilitation and owns Wizard of Paws Physical Rehabilitation for Animals, LLC (wizardofpaws.net). Dr. Gross Saunders has spoken at numerous national and international conferences, lectures, and seminars, most recently at the NAVC Conference, ACVS Veterinary Symposium, and Sixth International Symposium on Physical Therapy and Veterinary Medicine. 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