Course Description
This spectacular course will review the latest in osteoarthritis pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment options, including pharmacological interventions, oral supplements, biologics, therapeutic exercise, and physical modalities. Day three of the course will consist of hands-on labs with ample time to review anatomy and proper joint injection techniques. Students will leave feeling confident to perform joint injections in their daily practice.
Prerequisites:
This course is open to veterinarians. No previous rehabilitation certifications are required; we welcome all skill levels. Physical Therapists who are canine rehabilitation certified are also welcome to attend. PTs can take an active role in days 1 & 2 of the course and observe the joint injection portion of the course to gain a better understanding of joint injection procedures.
RACE approval for 22 credit hours by the AAVSB
Note: The last day of class ends early to allow students the opportunity to return home that evening. Do not make airline reservations that require you to depart class before 3:00 P.M.
2026 Class Date:
TBA
Course Instructors:
- Kara Amstutz, DVM, DACVSMR, CVA, CVPP, CCRT
- Sarah Love, DVM, DACVIM, DACVSMR, CCRT
- Patsy Mich, DVM, MS, DABVP, DACVAA, DACVSMR, CCRT
- Kristin Kirkby Shaw, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVS-SA, DACVSMR, CCRT
Topics Covered:
- Osteoarthritis Pathophysiology
- How to diagnose OA in dogs and cats
- Hands-on labs covering musculoskeletal examination
- Practical tips for getting great radiographs for OA diagnosis
- Making sense of OA pain management options
- Evidence-based supplementation for osteoarthritis
- Synthetic Intra-articular therapies
- Objective pain scoring in clinical practice to evaluate and monitor patient progress
- Biologics for osteoarthritis
- The role of rehabilitation for patients with osteoarthritis
- Joint injection tips from the pros
- Joint injection lab
- Integrating joint injections into your business
Course Price:
$1695
Class Times:
Day 1 & 2: 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. CST
Day 3: 8 A.M. to 3 P.M. CST
Note: The last day of class ends early to allow students the opportunity to return home that evening. Do not make airline reservations that require you to depart class before 3:00 P.M.
