A practical reference guide for practitioners, technicians and students.

• Detailed treatment plans for all indications
• Written almost entirely in point form
• 301 pages PLUS 45 minute DVD showing techniques & procedures
• 402 full color photos and illustrations
• 195 tables and charts
  

The book covers all topics relevant to physiotherapy including goals of physiotherapy, physiology/pathology, pain, physiotherapeutic examination, methods of physiotherapy, and indications (frequent orthopedic and neurological problems and their physiotherapeutic management). Also included is a 45 minute tutorial video DVD which explains in detail and slow motion every exercise and technique described in the book.

Contents Include:

• Chapter 1 - Introduction to Small Animal Physiotherapy
• Chapter 2 - Basic Concepts of Physical Therapy
• Chapter 3 - Pathophysiology of Pain
• Chapter 4 - Examination of the Physical Therapy Patient
• Chapter 5 - Physiotherapy - What and How
• Chapter 6 - Indications, Classification according to location
• Chapter 7 - Economic Aspects of Physical Therapy

Contents of the DVD:

• Physiotherapeutic examination
• Massage
• Exercise Therapy
• Electrotherapy
• Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT)
• Underwater Treadmill