Rehabilitation Webinar Series
The College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies (CIVT) is the world's first online education institution specialising in evidence based natural medicine. CIVT offers a range of accredited online post-graduate qualifications, industry-recognised certifications and a wide range of evidence-based courses and webinars delivered by qualified and experienced practitioners. For more information on what CIVT offers, you can visit the website.
CIVT are pleased to offer you a package of nine recorded continuing education webinars from CIVT’s Rehabilitation Webinar Catalogue. These webinars are delivered by experienced CIVT faculty, and cover a range of topics. This package will give you new skills and increase your rehabilitation knowledge. All webinars include a certificate of completion, lecture notes and/or slideshow handouts.
Access is via a secure online learning platform for a period of three months from the time of enrolment.
Webinar information
Conservative management of cranial cruciate ligament disease
About the webinar: The choice to not operate on a patient with cranial cruciate ligament
disease is being made more frequently than a decade ago. Being aware of
these options, their expected results, possible complications and the
input required by all involved parties will assist with the
decision-making process. Physical rehabilitation plays an integral role
in the dog’s recovery, as does the client’s participation. Numerous
physiotherapy modalities can be used to improve muscular engagement and
to enhance mobility. All are not suitable for every patient. This is a
journey; with peaks and valleys, twists and turns, and forks in the
road. The destination is return to function.
Presenter: Tanya Grantham BSc (Hons) BVSc CCRP CCBW CVA Canine Sports Medicine CRI
Home exercises for dogs with thoracolumbar IVDD
About the webinar: Once the pain of intervertebral disc disease is addressed the next step
is for the dog to return to functions of daily living. This is of
particular importance for paretic and ataxic patients. There are a
number of exercises which can be taught to a client that will greatly
enhance the recovery of dogs with IVDD, whether treated conservatively
or surgically. The success of neurological rehabilitation lies in
frequent repetition. Once the patient is discharged this repetition and
rehabilitation can be achieved with client involvement. A few basic
exercises, performed a few times a day, will hasten the return to
mobility and the client will love to participate.
Presenter: Tanya Grantham BSc (Hons) BVSc CCRP CCBW CVA Canine Sports Medicine CRI
Everyday rehabilitation to integrate into your practice (four-part series)
About the webinar: Skills and knowledge obtained from basic Veterinary Acupuncture training
is often not enough to treat many musculoskeletal conditions observed
daily in general practice. This has led many veterinary acupuncturists
on a search for additional techniques, both traditional and modern, to
complement and enhance the results of acupuncture treatment alone. Dr
Kim Lim will present some simple useful guides to selection and
application of appropriate acupuncture and complementary rehabilitation
techniques for common conditions.
Presenter: Kim Lim DVM (Hons), Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist, Master of Animal Chiropractic, CCRT
Phytotherapy in canine sports medicine and rehabilitation
About the webinar: Canine sports medicine and rehabilitation is an increasingly popular veterinary service. Rehabilitation practitioners are uniquely placed to improve an animal’s general well-being, recovery speed, prevent re-injury, promote longevity and, in some cases, improve sports performance. This webinar details the use of herbs to support healthy circulation; neurological function and response; and connective tissue repair and tendon care. Also discussed are the relevant phytotherapies for each of these key areas and explain the importance of ergogenic aids - substances that improve and maintain performance after rehabilitation.
Presenter: Veerle Dejonckheere MRCVS GDVWHM
Feline rehabilitation - an integrative way to treat feline pain
About the webinar: Physical rehabilitation is now considered a mainstay for pain relief post-surgery and for geriatric animals with chronic pain and mobility issues. Cats are very amenable to all forms of physical therapies. Physical therapy should be considered part of a long-term strategy for pain management in the cat. The goals of physical therapy are to restore muscular and joint strength and function, to restore balance and proprioception, to relieve pain, to improve mobility, endurance and flexibility.
Presenter: Janice Huntingford DVM DACVSMR (Canine) CVA CVPP CCRT
Myofascial meridians in dogs, a working system
About the webinar: Fascia is the connective tissue that surrounds and supports all the
structures of the body. It carries the blood vessels and nerves and
stores most of the body’s water within its matrix. Long disregarded, it
is another system of communication for the body. Myofascial meridians
are a system of fascial lines forming chains of communication between
muscles and other musculoskeletal structures. Knowing the connections
can aid in treating injuries, prescribing movement therapy, and training
for activities. This webinar presents a working system developed by the
author in her own integrative practice in Nova Scotia. Presented for
dogs, it is also used with horses and cats.
Presenter: Laura Lee DVM IVAS AVCA
Cost
The below rates are discounted by agreement between the NZVA and CIVT.
NZVA & NZVNA member: $345 | Non-member: $415
Contact
Shannon Leader | Events Manager | shannon.leader@vets.org.nz