Physical therapy and massage for the dog. (2013)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Julia Robertson and Andy Mead.
• Authors: Robertson, Julia, 1957-; Mead, Andy
• Contents: Introduction to Physical Therapy and Massage, Julia Robertson and Andy Mead ; Introduction; A brief History of Massage; Current practice; ; Anatomy and Physiology, Julia Robertson and Andy Mead ; Introduction; Skeletal System; Muscular System; Fascia; Nervous System; Other Systems; Comparative Human and Canine Anatomy; ; How a Dog Moves, Julia Robertson ; Introduction; Muscle placement and action; Initiation of movement; Development of the puppy; ; Exercise and Activity Preparation, Julia Robertson and Meg Robertson ; Exercise and Conditioning; Performance Areas and Their Stresses; Warming Up and Warming Down; Warm-Up and Warm-Down for the Handler; ; Rehabilitation Techniques, Julia Robertson ; Introduction; Exercising; Passive movement; Hydrotherapy; ; Massage in Physical Therapy, Julia Robertson; Introduction to Massage; Massage Methodology; Massage Application; Massage Techniques; Assessment of the Dog; Treatment; Contraindications for Canine Massage; ; Common Diseases and Pathologies, Andy Mead and Julia Robertson Investigation of Canine Lameness; Common Joint Diseases Causing Lameness; Disorders of Muscles and Tendons; Neoplasia; Spinal Disease; Peripheral Neurological Disease; Glossary of Terms; Further Reading; Appendix - The Muscles of the Dog – Their Placement and Actions; Index
• Publisher Details: Place of publication not identified : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2013
• Extent: 1 online resource (192 pages), (210 illustrations)
• Subjects: 636.7089582; Veterinary physical therapy; Dogs -- Diseases -- Treatment; Massage therapy
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781482261738; 1482261731
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.