Physical Therapy and Massage for the Dog

ISBN-13: 9781138324190 / Angielski / Miękka / 2018 / 192 str.

Andy Mead

Opis

Covers the prevention, management and treatment, including exercise plans. Sections on anatomy and physiology, movement and muscles; exercise; preparation for sports performance; rehabilitation techniques; massage and physical therapy; common relevant pathologies affecting dogs.

Recenzje

"The seven chapters are supported with nicely presented coloured photographs, images and diagrams .. . This is certainly a book that anyone interested in an introduction to physical therapy and massage for the dog will enjoy."
—Veterinary Record

Spis treści

Contents

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 injury
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.

Further reading

references

Index

O autorze

Julia Robertson, Andy Mead