Physical Rehabilitation for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses

Physical Rehabilitation for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses
A must-own guide for veterinary professionals specializing in physical rehab
Physical rehabilitation is a vital aspect of veterinary medicine. A successful program of rehabilitation is one of the most important determinants of long-term patient outcomes after surgery or serious illness, and veterinary patients are no exception. Veterinary technicians and nurses specializing in physical rehabilitation therefore constitute a potentially critical component of any veterinary practice and/or care team.
Physical Rehabilitation for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses provides a clear, accessible overview of this subject for prospective veterinary rehabilitation professionals. Brimming with insights stemming from both research and practical experience, and now updated to reflect a wave of new research since the first edition, this book promises to equip readers with the knowledge required to make themselves indispensable in veterinary practice.
Readers of the second edition of Physical Rehabilitation for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses will also find:
* Practical tips and tricks connected to the role of a technician on a rehabilitation team
* New or updated coverage of subjects including canine fitness, shockwave protocols, underwater treadmill exercises, and many more
* Guidance ideal for training programs and certifications from the most important institutes and technician schools
Physical Rehabilitation for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses is ideal as an introduction for prospective technicians and nurses, as well as a reference handbook for practicing veterinary technicians and nurses.

Mary Ellen Goldberg, LVT, CVT, SRA, CCRVN, CVPP, VTS is an experienced veterinary medical technologist with specializations in research anesthesia, physical rehabilitation, and anesthesia and analgesia. She is a retired member of the Academy of Physical Rehabilitation Veterinary Technicians, the Academy of Laboratory Animal Veterinary Technicians and Nurses, and an Honorary member of Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Anesthesia and Analgesia.
Julia E. Tomlinson, BVSc, MS, PhD, DACVS, CCRP, CVSMT, DACVSMR is co-founder of Veterinary Rehabilitation and Orthopedic Medicine Partners and Founder of the American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians. She practices in her stand alone specialty clinic in Burnsville, Minnesota, USA.