| Description |
xiii, 465 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
What is a canine athlete? / M. Christine Zink -- Locomotion and athletic performace / M. Christine Zink -- Musculoskeletal structure and physiology / Stuart Bliss -- The role of nutrition in canine performance and rehabilitation / Joseph Wakshlag -- Introduction to canine rehabilitation / Shari Sprague -- Manual therapy / Judy Coates -- Rehabilitation physical modalities / Krista Niebaum -- Therapeutic exercise / Laurie McCauley and Janet Van Dyke -- Aquatic therapy / Jody Chiquoine, Laurie McCauley, and Janet Van Dyke -- Conditioning and retraining the canine athlete / M. Christine Zink -- Assistive devices, orthotics, prosthetics, and bandaging / Ilaria Borhese ... [et al.] -- Disorders of the canine forelimb : veterinary diagnosis, and treatment / Sherman Canapp and Kristin Kirkby -- Evaluation and rehabilitation options for orthopedic disorders of the fore limb / Sasha Foster and Debra Canapp -- Disorders of the rear limb : diagnosis and treatment / Peter Lotsikas ... [et al.] -- Evaluation and rehabilitation options for orthopedic disorders of the pelvic limb / Judy Coates -- Diagnosis of and treatment options for disorders of the spine / Judy Coates and H. Steven Steinberg -- Common medical disorders that can affect performance / H. Steven Steinberg -- Rehabilitation for geriatric patients / Lisa Starr -- The prevention and management of pain in dogs / Mark E. Epstein -- Imaging in canine sports medicine / Jennifer Brown and Kim Henneman -- Emergency medical considerations in sports medicine and rehabilitation / Cynthia M. Otto and Jennifer Brown -- The role of acupuncture in canine rehabilitation / Carolina Medina -- The role of physical manipulation (chiropractic) in canine rehabilitation / Christine Jurek. |
| Reproduction |
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2016. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries. |
| Subject |
Canine sports medicine.
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Dogs -- Diseases -- Treatment.
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Dog sports.
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Zink, M. Christine.
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Van Dyke, Janet B.
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ProQuest (Firm)
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| ISBN |
9780813812168 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
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9781118541463 (electronic bk.) |
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