Alternative Therapies in Veterinary Chiropractic
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What is a primary focus of progression in rehabilitation exercises?

  • Increasing the number of rest days
  • Decreasing exercise frequency
  • Limiting exercise types
  • Improving endurance over time (correct)

    • Which of the following is a type of proprioception exercise?

  • Backing in hand
  • Tail stretches
  • Walking over rails (correct)
  • Yoga stretches

    • What is the purpose of Pulsed Electromagnetic Therapy (PEMF)?

  • To stimulate healing through circulation (correct)
  • To enhance muscle flexibility
  • To provide immediate pain relief only
  • To replace traditional physiotherapy

    • Which exercise is NOT typically associated with dynamic mobilization?

    <p>Limb weights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common goal of massage in physiotherapy?

    <p>To aid in circulation and relaxation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of chiropractic adjustments?

    <p>To relieve subluxations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a complementary therapy?

    <p>Prescription medication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is most likely to benefit from chiropractic treatment in young animals?

    <p>Acute conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common indication for chiropractic treatment as per the information provided?

    <p>Stiffness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the effect of chiropractic treatment manifest according to the given information?

    <p>Cumulative effects over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following organizations is associated with certifying veterinary chiropractors?

    <p>American Veterinary Chiropractic Association</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of complementary/integrative therapies listed in the content?

    <p>Rehabilitation and performance enhancement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following does acupuncture utilize to stimulate specific body points?

    <p>Small specialized needles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of PEMF therapy?

    <p>Stimulate healing and decrease inflammation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a contraindication for using PEMF therapy?

    <p>Pacemakers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do cold lasers assist in tissue healing?

    <p>Through photobiomodulation to increase cell activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main benefit of shockwave therapy?

    <p>Stimulation of bone formation and remodeling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes the effect of static magnetic field therapy?

    <p>The applied magnetic field is typically too weak to be effective.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of injuries is shockwave therapy primarily used for?

    <p>Suspensory injuries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What mechanism does cold laser therapy use to promote healing?

    <p>Increasing blood flow and reducing inflammation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a critical safety consideration when using certain lasers?

    <p>Using protective eyewear due to light emissions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of acupuncture?

    <p>To release endorphins and promote pain relief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technique is NOT considered a form of acupuncture?

    <p>Trigger point therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are the meridians viewed in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine?

    <p>As channels for energy flow along nerves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two main groups into which meridians are divided?

    <p>Yin and yang</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect does 'DAPE scan' assess in acupuncture?

    <p>Reactivity along meridians</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element in the Five Elements/Personalities is characterized by needing safety and security?

    <p>Water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of manual/physical therapy in the context of veterinary care?

    <p>To strengthen the animal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should practitioners remember about their qualifications in veterinary acupuncture?

    <p>Practitioners should stay within their expertise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Alternative/Integrative Therapies

    • Alternative/integrative therapies should be used alongside a diagnosis.
    • Complementary/Integrative therapies include:
      • Rehabilitation/physical therapy
      • Performance enhancement
      • Preventive therapy (if injury prone)
      • Primarily used for musculoskeletal and neurological injuries

    Therapies Excluded

    • Aura manipulation
    • Crystals
    • Reiki healing
    • Applied Kinesiology
    • Bach flower remedies
    • Homeopathy
    • Telepathic healing

    Effects of Therapies

    • Effects are cumulative
    • Require time and repetition
    • Not a "one and done" treatment

    Chiropractic

    • Chiropractic adjustment is a controlled thrust applied to a specific area.
    • Relieves subluxations and restores range of motion.
    • Optimizes spinal segment performance.
    • Veterinary chiropractic is complementary and integrated with traditional medicine.

    Indications for Chiropractic

    • Stiffness and short strides
    • Lameness
    • Changes in posture/topline
    • Cinchy behavior
    • Headshaking
    • Difficulty bending to one side with asymmetry
    • Abnormal tracking/difficulty with leads
    • Rearing/bucking
    • Stumbling/tripping
    • Change in behavior, refusing normal activities
    • Hollowed posture

    Chiropractic Considerations

    • Most effective on young animals with acute conditions.
    • Needs time and multiple adjustments for horses to become comfortable.
    • Should be understood as maintenance therapy.

    State Law and Chiropractic

    • Tennessee: allows veterinarians or doctors of chiropractic to utilize spinal manipulation.

    Associations

    • AVCA (American Veterinary Chiropractic Association)
    • IVCA (International Veterinary Chiropractic Association)

    Acupuncture

    • Complementary therapy using needles to stimulate neurological pathways.
    • Causes endorphin and chemical release for pain relief.
    • Used for a variety of conditions.
    • Mechanism of action not fully understood.

    Acupuncture Methods

    • Aqua puncture
    • Laser puncture
    • Bead implantation
    • Moxibustion
    • Electro acupuncture

    Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM)

    • Qi (energy) flows along meridians.
    • Points along meridians balance qi.
    • 12 meridians flow along nerves, yin, and yang groups.
      • Yin: Lung, kidney, liver, spleen, pericardium, and heart
      • Yang: Bladder, lungs, liver, small intestine, triple heater, stomach, and gall bladder

    Five Elements/Personalities

    • Water: Needs safety, insecure, needs a leader
    • Wood: Dominant, independent, impatient, irritable, fights back in panic
    • Fire: Wants attention, enjoys grooming, bathing, and the pleasure of the horse
    • Earth: Dependable, loves food, and worried
    • Metal: Needs order, a job, desires little interaction, and is determined.

    Diagnostic Acupuncture Exam (DAPE)

    • DAPE scan
    • Pressure, palpation, touch along meridians to test reactivity.
    • Trigger points
    • Often performed with a needle cap

    How Acupuncture Works

    • Releases endorphins
    • Able to reverse effects with Narcan.

    Physiotherapy

    • Manual/physical therapy and rehabilitation.
    • Advancing field
    • Employs:
      • Joint mobilization
      • Increase range of motion
      • Neuromodulation
      • Increase proprioception
    • Goal: strengthen the animal

    Staying within your Lane

    • Do not need to be a veterinarian
    • Cannot make a diagnosis.

    Progress in Therapies

    • Rehab exercises slowly increases in:
      • Frequency
      • Intensity
      • Time
      • Type (specific exercises)
      • Cross training
      • Progression through the program
      • Rest days
      • Move to improved endurance

    Dynamic Mobilization Exercises

    • Common exercises include “carrot stretches”/baited stretches, tail stretches, and other “yoga” type stretches.

    Exercises

    • Includes backing in hand, pelvic rounding/tucks, abdominal lifts, tight turns, figure eights/serpentines, walking over rails, gradients, trail rides, exercise bands, seesaw, and underwater treadmill.

    Proprioception Exercises

    • Includes bracelets, limb weights (approximately 1.5 pounds), varied surfaces, and balance pads.
    • Induces instability to challenge postural muscles and improve stability.

    Massage

    • Falls under physiotherapy
    • Involves rubbing or kneading muscles to improve circulation and relaxation.

    Pulsed Electro Magnetic Field Therapy (PEMF)

    • Non-invasive use of electric and magnetic fields.
    • Generated by a PEMF unit transmitted through inductive coils.
    • Directly impacts tissues.
    • Stimulates healing, increases circulation, decreases inflammation, and provides pain relief.

    PEMF Considerations

    • Used as therapy to stimulate healing and decrease inflammation.
    • Achieved by increasing circulation and providing pain relief.
    • Blocks biochemical and physiologic pain pathways.
    • Evidence for wound and bone healing.
    • Can be part of a multi-modal pain management approach.

    Personnel Contraindications

    • Pacemakers
    • Magnetisable prostheses
    • Wipe out credit cards
    • Empty pockets

    Static Magnetic Field Therapy

    • Claim to increase circulation
    • Magnetic boots, blankets, pads
    • Applied magnetic force too weak to be effective.

    Laser Therapy

    • Cold laser (Class-4 or low-level lasers) emit single wavelength, collimated light.
    • Penetrates tissue to increase blood flow and reduce inflammation.
    • Photobiomodulation stimulates increased cell activity for healing and regeneration.
    • Non-damaging light emitted.
    • Gentle pressure used on affected areas.

    Laser Considerations

    • Tolerated well by patients
    • Eye safety imperative with some lasers
    • Gentle warming
    • Dark pigmented skin absorbs more light better

    Shockwave Therapy

    • Primarily for orthopedic injuries.
    • High-pressure sound wave, no heat impact.
    • Travels through tissue based on impedance.
    • Beneficial for varying impedance sites (bone-ligament interfaces).

    Shockwave Considerations

    • Well tolerated
    • Stimulates bone formation and remodeling
    • Treats tendon and ligament injuries
    • Commonly used in suspensory injuries.

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