Most ebook files are in PDF format, so you can easily read them using various software such as Foxit Reader or directly on the Google Chrome browser.
Some ebook files are released by publishers in other formats such as .awz, .mobi, .epub, .fb2, etc. You may need to install specific software to read these formats on mobile/PC, such as Calibre.
Please read the tutorial at this link. https://ebooknice.com/page/post?id=faq
We offer FREE conversion to the popular formats you request; however, this may take some time. Therefore, right after payment, please email us, and we will try to provide the service as quickly as possible.
For some exceptional file formats or broken links (if any), please refrain from opening any disputes. Instead, email us first, and we will try to assist within a maximum of 6 hours.
EbookNice Team
Status:
Available4.6
8 reviews
ISBN-10 : 1405131950
ISBN-13 : 9781405131957
Author: Catherine McGowan, Lesley Goff, Narelle Stubbs
Animal Physiotherapy is an essential reference guide for physiotherapists looking to apply the proven benefits of physiotherapy to the treatment of companion and performance animals. For veterinarians and others who work with animals, the book reviews the scientific principles behind the practice of physiotherapy, and what it can achieve. For the physiotherapist this book provides essential applied background information on animal behaviour, nutrition, biomechanics and exercise physiology.
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
Catherine McGowan
Chapter 2 Applied animal behaviour: assessment, pain and aggression 3
Daniel Mills, Suzanne Millman and Emily Levine
2.1 Introduction 3
2.1.1 Assessment of animal behaviour 4
2.2 Pain 7
2.3 Aggression 11
2.4 Conclusion 12
References 12
Further reading 13
Chapter 3 Applied animal nutrition 14
Linda M. Fleeman and Elizabeth Owens
3.1 Small animal nutrition 14
3.2 Applied equine nutrition 21
References 29
Chapter 4 Applied animal biomechanics 32
Lesley Goff and Narelle Stubbs
4.1 Introduction 32
4.2 Joint biomechanics 32
4.3 Biomechanics of the vertebral joints 34
4.4 Canine vertebral column 34
4.5 Equine vertebral column 37
4.6 Canine peripheral joints 39
4.7 Equine peripheral joints 41
4.8 Mechanics of locomotion: the dog 44
4.9 Mechanics of locomotion: the horse 45
4.10 Considerations in sport-specific pathology 49
4.11 Biomechanics of the equine foot 52
4.12 Conclusion 53
References 53
Further reading 55
Chapter 5 Comparative exercise physiology 56
Catherine McGowan and Brian Hampson
5.1 Introduction 56
5.2 Principles of exercise physiology 56
5.3 The pathway of oxygen 58
5.4 Cardiorespiratory function during exercise 59
5.5 The effect of training 60
5.6 Detraining 61
5.7 Applied exercise physiology 61
5.8 High altitude training 62
5.9 Maximal performance and factors limiting maximal performance in the horse 62
5.10 Training the sled dog (Husky) 65
5.11 Programme phases 67
5.12 Aims of the programme design 69
5.13 Training the racing Greyhound 69
5.14 Aims of the programme design 70
References 71
Chapter 6 Equine and canine lameness 73
Nicholas Malikides, Thomas McGowan and Matthew Pead
6.1 Equine lameness 73
6.2 Canine lameness 91
References 100
Further reading 101
Chapter 7 Neurological and muscular conditions 102
Philip A. Moses and Catherine McGowan
7.1 Introduction 102
7.2 Neuroanatomy 102
7.3 Neurological examination 104
7.4 Posture, gait and reflexes in small animals 107
7.5 Posture, gait and reflexes in horses 111
7.6 Diagnostic techniques 113
7.7 Neurological disease in small animals 114
7.8 Equine neurological diseases 124
7.9 Intrinsic muscle disease 131
References 134
Chapter 8 Physiotherapy assessment for animals 136
Lesley Goff and Tracy Crook
8.1 Introduction 136
8.2 Clinical reasoning 137
8.3 Physical assessment 141
8.4 Special considerations in canine physiotherapy assessment 146
8.5 Assessment and palpation of canine extremities 148
8.6 Special considerations in equine physiotherapy assessment 151
8.7 Equine palpation 152
8.8 Conclusion 162
References 162
Chapter 9 Manual therapy 164
Lesley Goff and Gwendolen Jull
9.1 Introduction 164
9.2 Technical aspects of manual therapy 164
9.3 Manual therapy in practice 167
9.4 Dogs 169
9.5 Horses 172
9.6 Conclusion 175
References 175
Chapter 10 Principles of electrotherapy in veterinary physiotherapy 177
G. David Baxter and Suzanne M. McDonough
10.1 Overview 177
10.2 Electrical stimulation of tissue 177
10.3 Electrical stimulation for pain relief 179
10.4 Electrostimulation of muscles 180
10.5 Laser therapy 182
10.6 Ultrasound therapy 184
10.7 Evidence-based practice 186
10.8 Summary and conclusions 186
References 186
Chapter 11 Hydrotherapy 187
Michelle Monk
11.1 Introduction 187
11.2 Physical properties of water 187
11.3 Physiological responses to exercising in water 189
11.4 Evidence for effectiveness of hydrotherapy 191
11.5 Benefits of hydrotherapy for animals 192
11.6 Assessment of the small animal patient for hydrotherapy 192
11.7 Types of hydrotherapy for animals 193
References 197
Chapter 12 Acupuncture and trigger points 199
Tina Souvlis
12.1 Introduction 199
12.2 Traditional acupuncture 199
12.3 Acupuncture analgesia 200
12.4 Clinical effectiveness of acupuncture 201
12.5 Use of acupuncture in animals 202
12.6 Trigger points 202
References 204
Chapter 13 Canine treatment and rehabilitation 207
Laurie Edge-Hughes and Helen Nicholson
13.1 Introduction 207
13.2 Canine orthopaedic rehabilitation 207
13.3 Additional concepts regarding soft tissue injury 211
13.4 Osteoarthritis 213
13.5 Post-operative rehabilitation 215
13.6 Fracture healing 218
13.7 Hip dysplasia 221
13.8 Conditioning canine athletes 222
13.9 Respiratory physiotherapy 224
13.10 Cardiac rehabilitation 227
13.11 Neurological physiotherapy 229
References 234
Chapter 14 Equine treatment and rehabilitation 238
Lesley Goff and Narelle Stubbs
14.1 Introduction 238
14.2 Exercise-based rehabilitation 239
14.3 Stretching for injury prevention and rehabilitation 244
14.4 Assessment of the horse and rider unit 248
melbourne animal physiotherapy
the college of animal physiotherapy
holistic animal physiotherapy
where to study animal physiotherapy in south africa
apollo animal physiotherapy
Tags: Animal Physiotherapy, Assessment, Treatment, Rehabilitation, Animals, Catherine McGowan, Lesley Goff, Narelle Stubbs
4.6
30 reviews
4.6
12 reviews
4.7
9 reviews
5.0
14 reviews