Julia Robertson, Andy Mead

Physical Therapy and Massage for the Dog (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

This book covers the prevention, management, and treatment of movement and allied disorders. It encompasses detailed assessments, treatment programs that involve hands-on therapy along with dynamic remedial and strengthening techniques using exercise plans. Following succinct discussion of the relevant canine anatomy and physiology, the authors provide chapters on each of the key topics: movement and muscles, exercise, preparation for sports performance, rehabilitation techniques, massage and physical therapy, and common relevant pathologies affecting dogs.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 192
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. März 2013
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781840766097
• Artikelnr.: 37652869

Autorenporträt

Julia Robertson, Andy Mead

Inhaltsangabe

1. Anatomy and physiology
comparative anatomy
skeletal system
muscular system
fascia
systems in brief-circulatory
lymphatic
skin
neuromuscular physiology 2. How a dog moves
Muscles
Observations of possible muscular issues
Muscle Chart 3. Exercise/activity preparation
exercise and conditioning for dog and handler
movement of the jumping dog
warming up
pre and post event massage
passive movement
how to recognise and manage minor muscular injur 4. Rehabilitation techniques
appropriate exercise
passive movement and its role in rehabilitation
hydrotherapy 5. Massage and physical therapy
history of animal massage
techniques and effects
contraindications
treatment of lesions/injuries and scarring 6. Common pathologies
arthritis
OCD etc.