24 Questions
What is the term used for veterinary physical rehabilitation?
Animal rehabilitation
What is the goal of physical rehabilitation in the typical orthopedic patient?
To improve function
What does veterinary physical rehabilitation encompass?
All of the above
What is the focus of physical rehabilitation in patients with orthopedic disease?
Improving function
What is included in the techniques and modalities commonly used to treat orthopedic disease?
Therapeutic exercises
Which modality is not commonly used in physical rehabilitation for orthopedic conditions?
Electromyography
What is a common goal of physical rehabilitation for orthopedic patients?
Reducing muscle atrophy
Which orthopedic disease is commonly treated with physical rehabilitation?
Hip OA
What is a key factor to consider in developing a physical rehabilitation plan for orthopedic patients?
Surgical repair timing
What technique is used to assess girth measurements in physical rehabilitation exams for orthopedic patients?
Goniometry
What is a common technique used for pain reduction in physical rehabilitation for orthopedic patients?
Heat therapy
Which modality involves a gradual progression of exercises and techniques over several weeks for TPLO patients?
Underwater treadmill therapy
What legal considerations are related to the practice of physical rehabilitation for orthopedic patients?
Scope of practice regulations
What is a key assessment in the physical rehabilitation exam for orthopedic patients?
Lameness
Which technique is aimed at improving healing modalities in physical rehabilitation for orthopedic conditions?
Therapy ultrasound
What are the goals of veterinary physical rehabilitation in orthopedic patients?
Pain relief, muscle strength and flexibility improvement, range of motion enhancement, and prevention of muscle contracture
Which patients benefit from veterinary physical rehabilitation?
Those needing to improve gait, balance, proprioception, pain relief, posture, range of motion, fitness, weight, and arousal or cognition
What are the common orthopedic diseases treated with veterinary physical rehabilitation?
Fractures, osteoarthritis, tendon trauma, shoulder, elbow, pelvis, hip, thigh, and stifle conditions
What techniques are used for orthopedic disease treatment in veterinary physical rehabilitation?
Massage, range of motion, joint mobilizations, weight shifting, hot and cold therapy, and modalities such as wobble boards, therapeutic ultrasound, and electrical stimulation
What is the purpose of using wobble boards in veterinary physical rehabilitation?
Improve limb and joint proprioception
Who can perform veterinary physical rehabilitation?
Licensed veterinarians, certified veterinary technicians, or licensed human physical therapists with knowledge of animal anatomy and physiology
What is the aim of using therapeutic ultrasound in veterinary physical rehabilitation?
Pain relief and inflammation reduction
What is the focus of PR examination in veterinary physical rehabilitation?
Assessing physical fitness, weight, orthopedic and neurologic health, muscle mass, tone, joint motion, stability, and pain
What are the purposes of using electrical modalities in veterinary physical rehabilitation?
Pain relief, inflammation reduction, joint health improvement, and enhanced limb and joint proprioception
Study Notes
Veterinary Physical Rehabilitation: Key Points
- Veterinary physical rehabilitation (PR) aims to improve gait, balance, proprioception, pain relief, posture, range of motion, and overall fitness in animals.
- PR can be performed by licensed veterinarians, certified veterinary technicians, or licensed human physical therapists with knowledge of animal anatomy and physiology.
- Patients who benefit from PR include those needing to improve gait, balance, proprioception, pain relief, posture, range of motion, fitness, weight, and arousal or cognition.
- Common orthopedic patients benefiting from PR include those post-surgery, pre-surgery, with soft tissue injuries, muscle strains, or obese patients.
- PR examination includes assessing physical fitness, weight, orthopedic and neurologic health, muscle mass, tone, joint motion, stability, and pain.
- Goals of PR in orthopedic patients include pain relief, muscle strength and flexibility improvement, range of motion enhancement, and prevention of muscle contracture.
- Common orthopedic diseases treated with PR include fractures, osteoarthritis, tendon trauma, shoulder, elbow, pelvis, hip, thigh, and stifle conditions.
- Techniques used for orthopedic disease treatment include massage, range of motion, joint mobilizations, weight shifting, hot and cold therapy, and modalities such as wobble boards, therapeutic ultrasound, and electrical stimulation.
- Massage, hot and cold therapy, range of motion, joint mobilizations, and weight shifting aim to improve circulation, reduce inflammation, improve joint health, and enhance limb and joint proprioception.
- Non-electrical equipment like wobble boards, holistic therapies, and acupuncture, as well as electrical modalities like therapeutic laser, ultrasound, and electrical stimulation, are used for orthopedic disease treatment.
- These modalities serve purposes such as pain relief, inflammation reduction, joint health improvement, and enhanced limb and joint proprioception.
- Post-operative TPLO (tibial plateau leveling osteotomy) and FHO (femoral head ostectomy) examinations involve goniometry, palpation of long bones, muscles, and joints, and assessment of joint stability and pain.
Test your knowledge of veterinary physical rehabilitation with this quiz covering key points in the assessment and treatment of orthopedic patients. Explore techniques and modalities used to improve gait, balance, proprioception, pain relief, and overall fitness in animals, including post-operative examinations for specific orthopedic procedures.
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