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Watch our video overview to learn more about this course.
Faculty: Patrice
M. Mich, DVM, MS, DABVP, DACVA, CCRT, Martin W. Kaufmann, C-Ped, BSBA, Prosthetic/Orthotic Technologist
Prerequisites: This
2-day course is open to Veterinarians, Physical
Therapists, Veterinary Technicians, and Physical
Therapist Assistants who have successfully completed
Introduction
to Canine Rehabilitation. All CCRTs,
CCRAs, and Veterinarians and Physical Therapists
who are CCRPs are welcome. Veterinary Technicians
and Physical Therapist Assistants that are CCRPs
must submit an Employer
Agreement Letter.
Course Description:
Students learn how orthotics and
prosthetics can be used effectively in canine
rehabilitation. Principles of biomechanics,
kinematics and dynamics are reviewed, in particular
how they guide the design and fitting of specific
orthotics and prosthetics. Wet labs provide
students with hands-on experience in thoracic-limb
and pelvic-limb cast molding. Patient evaluation
and treatment options for specific conditions
and injuries are discussed. Students have
the unique opportunity to tour a veterinary
orthotics and prosthetics (V-OP) manufacturing
facility nearby.
Course Fee: $450
Course Sponsors: Our
October 2011 course was sponsored by:
Topics Covered Include:
- The history of orthotics and prosthetics in rehabilitation
- Bandaging and splinting
- The mechanical advantage of orthoses and prostheses
- Thoracic limb orthoses and prostheses
- Pelvic limb orthoses and prostheses
- Cast molding techniques
- Evaluation of the canine patient, goal
setting, and rehabilitation from the V-OP
perspective
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