Introduction to Rehab

Question 1

What are indications of physical rehabilitation for small animals?

Answer 1

Non surgical disorders
Post surgical orthopedic
Post surgical neurologic
Canine Athletes/Working Canines
Alternative to surgery
Prehab

Question 2

What are the factors included in the holistic approach of a patient?

Answer 2

goals
physical limitations
environment
owner
personality

Question 3

What is included in the observation of the patient?

Answer 3

greet patient/owner
gait analysis
posture
physical ability (patient and owner)

Question 4

What is considered the “stupid phase” of wound healing?

Answer 4

Phase 2- Phase 3
(day 5-60)
Subacute or proliferative and consolidation phase

This is when the patient is starting to feel better but is not actually healed

Question 5

What other exam/evaluations should be completed when a patient first arrives for rehab?

Answer 5

orthopedic and neurologic

Question 6

What are comorbidities of rehab conditions?

Answer 6

Obesity- most common
systemic processes
ortho and neuro diseases

Question 7

What things have to be considered when designing a rehabilitation plan?

Answer 7

pain level
phase of healing
exercise restrictions
contraindications
owner schedule, commitment

Question 8

What should be part of a rehab plan if there is acute pain?

Answer 8

modalities
manual therapies

Question 9

What should be part of a rehab plan if there is chronic pain?

Answer 9

modalities
exercises
manual therapies

Question 10

What should a rehab plan include if there is no pain?

Answer 10

exercises