Physical Therapy and Massage for the Dog /

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.

Chapter 1 Introduction to Physical Therapy and Massage; Introduction; A brief history of massage; Current practice; Chapter 2 Anatomy and Physiology; Introduction; Skeletal system; Muscular system; Fascia; Nervous system; Other systems; Comparative human and canine anatomy; Chapter 3 How a Dog Moves; Introduction; Muscle placement and action; Initiation of movement; Development of the puppy; Chapter 4 Exercise and Activity Preparation; Exercise and conditioning; Performance areas and their stresses; Warming up and warming down. Warm-up and warm-down for the handlerChapter 5 Rehabilitation Techniques; Introduction; Exercising; Passive movement; Hydrotherapy; Chapter 6 Massage in Physical Therapy; Introduction to massage; Massage methodology; Massage application; Massage techniques; Assessment of the dog; Treatment; Contraindications for canine massage; Chapter 7 Common Diseases and Pathologies; Investigation of canine lameness; Common joint diseases causing lameness; Disorders of muscles and tendons; Neoplasia; Spinal disease; Peripheral neurological disease; Glossary of terms; Further reading; Appendix - the muscles of the dog; their placement and action.