Canine Rehabilitation Institute | Canine Rehabilitation and Clinical Orthopedics

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–Jill Kusba, DVM, MS, CCRT, Brookfield, Wisconsin

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Course Syllabus

DAY 1 | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Introduction

–	Advancements in Canine Orthopedics – Diagnostics, Instrumentation, Techniques
–	The Importance of the Rehabilitation Therapist – Orthopedic Surgeon Team
–	Gait Analysis and the Orthopedic Examination

1.25 hr

The Canine Shoulder
Conditions, clinical presentation, diagnostics, treatment options, rehabilitation therapy

1.5 hrs

The Canine Elbow
Conditions, clinical presentation, diagnostics, treatment options, rehabilitation therapy

1.25 hr

The Canine Carpus and Tarsus
Conditions, clinical presentation, diagnostics, treatment options, rehabilitation therapy

1.0 hr

Wet Lab

–	Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Examination – General
–	Forelimb Palpation – Gait and Exam
–	Rehabilitative Techniques for Forelimb Conditions

3.0 hrs

DAY 2 | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Opening Remarks and Comments from Day 1

0.5 hr

The Canine Hip
Conditions, clinical presentation, diagnostics, treatment options, rehabilitation therapy

1.25 hrs

The Canine Stifle
Conditions, clinical presentation, diagnostics, treatment options, rehabilitation therapy

1.25 hrs

Common Strain Injuries in Performance and Working Dogs
iliopsoas, gracillis, Achilles tendon, etc.

1.0 hr

Wet Lab

–	Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Examination – Hind Limb
–	Hind Limb Palpation – Gait and Exam
–	Rehabilitative Techniques for Hind Limb Conditions

4.0 hrs

DAY 3 | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Opening Remarks and Comments from Day 2

0.5 hr

Orthopedic Devices – Orthotics, Prosthetics, Support Systems

1.25 hrs

Current Treatment Options for Canine Osteoarthritis

2.25 hrs

Wet Lab

–	Objective Gait Analysis
–	Orthopedic Devices – DogLeggs and Animal Orthocare Demonstrations
–	Forelimb and Hind Limb Case Presentations
–	Case Presentation ñ Hind Limb Conditions

4.0 hrs

Note: There is a 1-hour break for lunch each day.