Julia Robertson (UK Galen Myotherapy), Andy Mead (Galen Therapy Centre, Coolham, West Sussex, UK)

Physical Therapy and Massage for the Dog

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Covers the prevention, management and treatment, including exercise plans. Sections on anatomy and physiology , movement and muscles; exercise; preparation for sports performance; rehabilitation techniques; massage and physical therapy; common relevant pathologies affecting dogs.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Manson Publishing Ltd
• Seitenzahl: 224
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. März 2013
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 241mm x 162mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 512g
• ISBN-13: 9781840761443
• ISBN-10: 184076144X
• Artikelnr.: 30839705

Autorenporträt

Julia Robertson, Andy Mead

Inhaltsangabe

1. Anatomy and physiology
comparative anatomy
skeletal system
muscular system
fascia
systems in brief-circulatory
lymphatic
skin
neuromuscular physiology 2. How a dog moves
Muscles
Observations of possible muscular issues
Muscle Chart 3. Exercise/activity preparation
exercise and conditioning for dog and handler
movement of the jumping dog
warming up
pre and post event massage
passive movement
how to recognise and manage minor muscular injur 4. Rehabilitation techniques
appropriate exercise
passive movement and its role in rehabilitation
hydrotherapy 5. Massage and physical therapy
history of animal massage
techniques and effects
contraindications
treatment of lesions/injuries and scarring 6. Common pathologies
arthritis
OCD etc.