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In April 2012, the Canine
Rehabilitation Institute traveled to Australia
to offer Veterinary
Orthotics and Prosthetics in Small Animal Patients,
one of our newest continuing education courses.
Veterinary Orthotics and Prosthetics
in Small Animal Patients (Australia)
Course Dates: The
weekend of April 13-15, 2012. The course was
held Friday 13th April 1-5pm, Saturday 14th
and Sunday 15th April 9am-5pm.
Venue: The course
was hosted by OrthoPets Australia and held at
Southpaws Specialty Surgery for Animals, 3 Roper
Street, Moorabbin, Victoria 3189 Australia. Southpaws
website.
Faculty: Patrice
M. Mich, DVM, MS, DABVP, DACVA, CCRT, Martin W. Kaufmann, C-Ped, BSBA, Prosthetic/Orthotic Technologist
Prerequisites: This
2.5-day course is open to Veterinarians and Qualified
Animal Physiotherapists.
Course Description:
Course participants learn how orthotics
and prosthetics can be used effectively in
the management of the canine patient. Principles
of biomechanics, kinematics and dynamics are
reviewed, in particular how they guide the
design and fitting of specific orthotics and
prosthetics. Wet labs provide students with
hands-on experience in thoracic-limb and pelvic-limb
cast molding. Patient evaluation and treatment
options for specific conditions and injuries
are discussed.
Course
Sponsor: Our April 2012 course was
sponsored by Boehringer
/ Metacam.
Course Fee: $500
USD (Currency
Converter)
Topics Covered Include:
- The history of orthotics and prosthetics
in the canine patient
- Bandaging and splinting
- The mechanical advantage of orthoses
and prostheses
- Thoracic limb orthoses and prostheses
- Pelvic limb orthoses and prostheses
- Cast molding techniques
- Evaluation of the canine patient, goal
setting, and rehabilitation from the V-OP
perspective
Travel Arrangements: The
Buckingham International Hotel is located 5
minutes from the venue, offering 4-star apartment
or hotel-style rooms. Bookings can be made online
at www.thebuckingham.com.au.
Questions? For
more information about our Australian Program,
please contact
CRI or email CRI at info@caninerehabinstitute.com or
email Michelle Monk of OrthoPets Australia at caninephysio@aol.com.
Updated April 17, 2012.
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