Physical Rehabilitation for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses

• Record Nr.: UNINA9911019826403321
• Autore: Goldberg Mary Ellen
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Newark : , : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, , 2024; ©2024
• ISBN: 9781119892434; 9781119892410
• Edizione: [2nd ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (563 pages)
• Altri autori (Persone): TomlinsonJulia E
• Disciplina: 636.089/582
• Soggetti: Veterinary physical therapy; Veterinary nursing
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Nota di contenuto: Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication Page -- Contents -- List of Contributors -- Acknowledgments -- About the Companion Website -- Chapter 1 Introduction to Physical Rehabilitation for Veterinary Technicians/Nurses -- What Is Rehabilitation? -- History of Human Physical Therapy -- International (Physiosite, 2015) -- United States of America (APTA, 2015 -- Moffat, 2003) -- History of Veterinary Physical Rehabilitation -- Specifics About Veterinary Physical Rehabilitation -- How Do Veterinary Technicians and Nurses Fit In? -- Where Can I Become a Certified Rehabilitation Veterinary Technician? -- What Is Involved in Becoming a CCRA, CCRVN, CCAT, CCRP, CVMRT or CERA, CERP? -- Practice Regulations for Veterinary Technicians -- Working in the Physical Rehabilitation Field -- Therapeutic Exercises -- Manual Techniques -- Physical Modalities -- Conditions That Can Benefit from Physical Rehabilitation -- Conclusion -- Resources -- References -- Chapter 2 Joining a Rehabilitation Team -- Introduction -- People Who Work in a Veterinary Rehabilitation Facility -- Team Members -- Adjunct Team Members -- Becoming a Rehabilitation Technician (Nurse) -- The Rehabilitation Patient -- Surgical Patients -- The Injured Non-surgical Patient -- Patients with Chronic Degenerative Disease -- Geriatric Patients -- The Canine Athlete/Working Dog -- Your Team Role as Rehabilitation Veterinary ; Technician -- Being a Patient Advocate -- Providing the Prescribed Therapies -- Client/Caregiver Education -- Nursing Care -- Working Under Supervision -- Working with a Diagnosis and Prescribed Therapies -- Approaching a Change in Patient Status -- Legal Issues -- Future Directions for the Rehabilitation Technician -- Cutting Edge of Rehabilitation Medicine -- Regenerative Therapies -- Nuclear Medicine -- Orthotics and Prosthetics -- Hospice.; Specific Organizations for Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians -- Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 3 Physical Rehabilitation Pain Management and the Veterinary Technician -- Introduction -- Exercise and Rehabilitation Therapy -- Physical Rehabilitation Benefits -- Recognition and Assessment of Pain -- Categories of Pain -- Types of Pain -- Physiologic Signs of Pain -- Behavioral Keys to Look for with Pain -- Clinical Metrology Instruments -- Dog Specific CMIs -- Cat Specific CMIs -- How Can You Use Pain Scoring Effectively? -- To Summarize -- Rehabilitation as a Treatment of Pain -- Treatment of the Cause of Pain -- Treatment to Alter Pain Perception -- Canine Rehabilitation -- When Should Your Patient Be Assessed for Pain? -- Recognize the Link Between Pain and Weakness -- Environmental Modifications -- Painful Mobility Issues in Geriatrics -- Feline Physical Rehabilitation -- 10 Things to Know for Cat Pain and Physical Rehabilitation -- Equine Rehabilitation -- Pain Assessment for Horses -- Conclusion -- Resources -- References -- Chapter 4 Communicating the Treatment Plan -- Introduction -- Diagnosis and Progress Assessments -- Goals -- The Therapy Prescription -- Activity Restrictions -- Assistive Devices -- Keeping It Positive -- Prescriptions and Supplements -- Adverse Events and Setbacks -- Compliance -- Communication -- Telemedicine -- Discussing Finances -- Follow-up -- Special Considerations for Working Dogs -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 5 Manual Techniques in the Clinic -- Introduction -- Purpose -- Manual Examination, Evaluation, and Assessment -- Pathoanatomic and Functional Diagnosis -- Effects of the Application of Manual Techniques -- Precautions, Contraindications, and Red Flags -- Outcomes Measurement and Determining the Effectiveness of Manual Therapy -- Role of Palpation in Manual Therapy.; Manual Technique Selection and Communication -- Preparation for the Application of Manual Techniques -- Manual Therapy Approaches and Manual Techniques -- Light Touch Manual Therapy (LTMT) -- Passive Range of Motion (PROM) -- Stretching -- Soft Tissue Mobilization (STM) -- Soft Tissue Mobilization: Massage -- Soft Tissue Mobilization: Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) -- Soft Tissue Mobilization: MyofascialTechniques -- Soft Tissue Mobilization: Trigger Point Techniques -- Instrument-Assisted Techniques -- Peripheral Joint and Spinal Mobilization -- Peripheral Joint and Spinal Manipulation -- Neuromuscular Facilitation and Sensory Stimulation Approaches -- NeuroDynamics -- Osteopathy, Chiropractic, and Physical Therapy -- Client Instruction, Education, and Home Exercise Programs (HEP) -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 6 Home Exercises: Teaching the Client to be an Extension of You -- Introduction -- Assessing the Client -- Level of Commitment -- Physical Abilities -- Animal Handling Skills -- Client-Patient Bond -- Rehabilitation Goals -- Assessing the Patient -- Concurrent Medical Issues -- Motivation -- Training -- Goal of Exercise Program -- Assessing the Resources -- Environment -- Equipment -- Training the Client -- Initial Instruction of Exercises -- Education Regarding the Patient's Condition -- Follow-Up -- Home Exercises -- Thermotherapy -- Passive Range of Motion -- Stretching -- Massage ; -- Weight Shifting -- Assisted Walking -- Controlled Leash Walking -- Strength Exercises -- Sport Specific Exercises -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 7 Supporting the Client and Patient -- Introduction -- Training -- Certification in Rehabilitation -- Advanced Techniques -- Knowledge of Orthopedic and Neurologic Conditions -- Knowledge of Equipment and Modalities -- Knowledge of Medications, Supplements, and Other Products -- Patient Assessment.; Body Condition Scoring -- Gaiting Evaluation -- Lameness Scales -- Pain Scales -- Quality of Life Scales -- Communication -- Team Communication -- Communication with Clients -- Technology for Client Communication -- Managing Expectations -- Setting Boundaries -- Well-Being and Workplace Wellness -- Key Definitions -- Assessment Tools -- Intervention and Well-being Initiatives -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 8 Nutritional Counseling -- Introduction -- Nutritional Assessment -- Obesity -- Causes of Obesity -- Health Risks Associated with Obesity -- Evaluating Weight and Nutrition -- Weight Management Program -- Osteoarthritis -- Weight Reduction -- Prevention -- Nutritional Management -- Nutrigenomics and Osteoarthritis -- Developmental Orthopedic Disease -- Patient Assessment -- Key Nutritional Factors -- Energy -- Protein -- Fat -- Calcium and Phosphorus -- Digestibility -- Carbohydrates -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 9 Motivating Your Patient -- Introduction: Why We Need to Motivate the Rehabilitation Patient -- Understanding Animal Psychology -- Classical Conditioning Versus Operant Conditioning -- Reinforcing Behaviors -- Real Life Example -- Emotional Response - Creating Associations with the Environment -- Understanding Body Language -- Building Motivation and Value Through Food Rewards -- Luring, Shaping, and Marking Behaviors -- Simple Games: Set Up for Success -- Having Intent and Understanding Trust -- Home Exercises - Knowing When to Stop -- Problem Solving and Dealing with Challenging Patients -- Case Examples -- Motivating the Client -- Conclusions -- Resources -- Interactive feeding toys for dogs -- Interactive feeding toys for cats -- Interactive feeding toys for horses -- Posters -- References -- Chapter 10 Fitness Conditioning for the Veterinary Technician and Owner -- Introduction -- What Is Fitness and Conditioning?.; Why Fitness and Conditioning? -- Who Needs Fitness and Conditioning? -- How to Create Individual Conditioning Programs -- Principles of Conditioning -- Anatomy and Exercise Physiology -- Progression of Exercises -- Signs of Fatigue -- Cardiovascular Conditioning -- Type of Exercise -- Duration -- Frequency -- Intensity -- Strength Training -- Types of Muscle Contractions -- Endurance Training -- Repetitions -- Sets -- Frequency -- Type -- Repetition Tempo -- Rest Interval -- Volume -- Balance/Proprioception/Body Awareness -- Tempo -- Exercise Selection -- Frequency -- Volume -- Equipment -- Flexibility -- Type -- Duration -- Repetitions -- Sets -- Tempo -- Rest Intervals -- Frequency -- Intensity -- Mental Fitness -- Warm Up and Cool Down -- Warm Up -- Cool Down -- Where to Start? -- Functional Evaluation -- There are Several Areas to Focus on in the Evaluation -- Equipment -- Technology Tips -- References -- Chapter 11 The Disabled Patient Part 1: Assistive Devices and Technology -- Introduction -- History -- Which Patients Need Assistive Devices? -- Types of Assistive Devices -- Devices Used for Assisted Standing -- Devices Used for Assisted Ambulation -- Boots -- Where Do I Get Boots? -- Nail Covers -- Slings and Harnesses -- Where Do I Get Slings and Harnesses? -- Ramps and Stairs -- Where Do I Get Ramps and Stairs? -- Carts and Wheelchairs -- Where Do I Get Carts? -- Beds and Bedding -- Important Factors to Consider Before Choosing a Pet ; Bed -- Popular Types of Pet Beds -- Where Do I Get Pet Beds? -- Hydraulic Patient Lifts -- Splints and Braces -- Custom Orthoses -- Where Do I Go? -- Types of Custom Orthoses -- Custom Prostheses -- Types of Prosthesis -- Examples of Successful ITAP Procedures -- Follow-Up Care for the Prosthetic Patient -- Complications -- Where Do I Go? -- Summary -- References.; Chapter 12 The Disabled Patient Part 2: The Neurological Patient.
• Sommario/riassunto: This book serves as a comprehensive guide for veterinary technicians and nurses specializing in physical rehabilitation for animals. Edited by Mary Ellen Goldberg and Julia E. Tomlinson, it delves into the roles and responsibilities of veterinary technicians in providing physical therapy to animals. The book covers the history and development of veterinary physical therapy, therapeutic exercises, manual techniques, and physical modalities beneficial for various conditions. It also addresses pain management, patient advocacy, and the integration of veterinary technicians into a multidisciplinary team. Aimed at veterinary professionals, the book provides valuable insights into certifications, practice regulations, and emerging fields such as regenerative therapies and orthotics. It includes resources, references, and practical advice for enhancing the skills and knowledge of veterinary technicians in physical rehabilitation.