Participation in practical exercises and lectures according to the study schedule, preparation of a seminar paper work, successful completion of the final exam.

The subject provides the basic knowledge and skills needed to manage the daily work of a member of the veterinary rehabilitation team. After completing the course, the student masters the methods for effective assessment and treatment of patients with various pathological conditions. Coverage includes rehabilitation protocols for many types of skin, neurological and musculoskeletal injuries that facilitate faster and more complete animal recovery.

Aspects of veterinary rehabilitation and physiotherapy. It includes non-pharmacological pain treatment, practical, manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, patient and owner motivation, problem solving.

Lectures 1. Introduction. History and current status. 2. Biomechanics of movement. 3. Pain management. 4. Goals of rehabilitation. 5. Exercise. Applications, techniques, contraindications. 6. Massage in rehabilitation. 7. Exercise in water. 8. Lameness of dogs. 9. Lameness of horses. 10. Wounds and possibilities of physical therapy, indications, contraindications. 11. Thermotherapy. Laser. Electrotherapy. Electromagnetic therapy. Therapeutic ultrasound. Shock wave. 12. Neurological patient. Orthopedic patient. Geriatric patient. 13. Adjuvant therapy. Troubleshooting. Practical exercises 1. Musculoskeletal system. Nervous system. 2. Development of young. Nutrition. 3. Communication. 4. Preparation for exercise. 5. Home exercise. 6. Passive exercises, case studies. 7. Exercise in water, case studies. 8. Dog examination, musculoskeletal system, case studies. 9. Examination of the horse, musculoskeletal system, case studies. 10. Examination of a horse with a wound, setting a plan, wound care, case studies. 11. Assistive devices and their use in rehabilitation. 12. Patient care and rehabilitation, owner education. 13. Acupuncture, myofascial trigger points. Evaluation of rehabilitation results.

Canine Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy Book, Second Edition, 2014, Edited by: Darryl Millis and David Levine Physical Rehabilitation for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses, 2017, Edited by: Mary Ellen Goldberg, Julia E. Tomlinson Animal Physiotherapy, 2016, Edited by: Catherine McGowan

Continuous assessment:

Self-assessment questionnaire, seminar paper work

Conditions for completion of course:

Participation in practical exercises and lectures according to the study schedule, preparation of a seminar paper work, successful completion of the final exam.

Final assessment:

final examination