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The Canine Spine: Manual Assessment and Treatment Techniques
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Course Syllabus

DAY 1  |  8:00 am – 5:00 pm
  Introductions 0.5 hr
  Mobilization and Traction Principles and Evidence to Support These Techniques 1.5 hrs
  Lab: Palpation and Mobilization Grading 1.0 hr
  Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Cervical Spine 1.0 hr
  Lab: The Cervical Spine
Manual palpation, assessment, mobilization techniques and stabilization exercises
4.0 hrs
DAY 2  |  8:00 am – 5:00 pm
  Question & Answer Session – Day 1 0.5 hr
  Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Thoracic Spine 0.75 hr
  Lab: The Thoracic Spine and Ribs
Manual palpation, assessment, mobilization techniques and stabilization exercises
3.75 hrs
  Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Lumbar Spine 1.0 hr
  Lab: The Lumbar Spine
Manual palpation, assessment, mobilization techniques and stabilization exercises
2.0 hrs
DAY 3  |  8:00 am – 5:00 pm
  Question & Answer Session – Day 2 0.5 hr
  Lab: The Lumbar Spine (continued) 1.5 hrs
  Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Pelvis and Sacroiliac Joints 1.0 hr
  Lab: The Pelvic and Sacroiliac Joints
Manual palpation, assessment, mobilization techniques and stabilization exercises
2.0 hrs
  Case Studies, Full Spinal Evaluation and Treatment Practices 3.0 hrs
     
Note: There is a 1-hour break for lunch each day.