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Faculty: Patrice M. Mich, DVM, MS, DABVP, DACVAA, DACVSMR, CCRT
Prerequisites: This
course is open to veterinarians, veterinary
technicians/nurses, and physical therapists who have
successfully completed Introduction
to Canine Rehabilitation.
All CCRTs, CCRVNs, CCRAs and CCRPs who are licensed
veterinary or physical therapy professionals
are welcome. Veterinary
technicians/nurses, including CCRPs, CCRVNs, and CCRAs, must submit
an Employer
Agreement Letter indicating
that there is a veterinarian or physical therapist
either certified in canine rehabilitation working
in their practice or registered
for Introduction
to Canine Rehabilitation.
Course Description: In this comprehensive course, pain physiology and pathophysiology are made more accessible so you can directly improve your daily practice. Assessment techniques and treatment options are covered in depth. The critical relationship between pain management and rehabilitation is strongly emphasized using a case-based presentation. An integrative approach to management of acute and chronic pain is discussed including routine and novel pharmacology, supplements, biomodulation (acupuncture, LASER, shockwave), interventional techniques (e.g. PRP, stem cell), and rehabilitation. Strategies for combining multiple treatment modalities for better outcomes are presented.
Please note: Students who do not attend a full day of class will
not receive any CE credit hours for that day.
Course Fee: $300
Topics
Covered Include:
- Physiology/pathophysiology of pain
- Pain assessment techniques
- Impact of pain on the neuromusculoskeletal system
- Pharmacologic agents used in pain control
- Therapeutic physical agents and their application in pain management
- Manual therapy for pain management
- Exercise therapies for pain management
- Concepts for managing acute/adaptive pain
- Dietary, nutraceutical and pharmacologic approaches for managing chronic/maladaptive pain
- Acupuncture
- Psychological factors and adjuncts of pain management
- Chronic pain complexities as they relate to physical interventions
- Development of multimodal plans for case management
Classes are held each day from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm in Colorado and Florida. There is a 1-hour break for lunch. Registered students: Please watch for specific emails about each class as there may be occasional minor changes to class times.
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