Physiotherapy

Question 1

Rehabilitation?

Answer 1

Rehabilitation?

.Process of restoring the maximum function, independence and quality of life following illness or injury.

Question 2

Palliative care?

Answer 2

Palliative care?

.Specialised medical care for people living with a serious illness.

Question 3

Physiotherapy?

Answer 3

Physiotherapy?

.Restore maximum functional mobility to allow the animal to perform all activities of daily life following surgery or illness.

Question 4

Aims of physiotherapy?

Answer 4

Aims of physiotherapy?

.Reduce pain

.Reduce inflammation, oedema, swelling

.Promote the healing of musculoskeletal tissues

.Improve muscular strength

.Improve core strength and stability

.Improve joint flexibility

.Increase speed of recovery

.Restore mobilty

.Improve cardiovascular fitness and stamina

.Positive psychological effect

Question 5

Massage?

Answer 5

Massage?

.Massage followed by joint range of motion. It’s also beneficial to increase nutrition of the cartilage since the ‘pumping’ action encourages replenishment of synovial fluid in the joint.

.Increases local blood flow and mobiles adhesions.

Question 6

Atrophy?

Answer 6

Atrophy?

.Reduction in size of cell, organ or tissue, after attaining its normal mature growth.

Question 7

Massage & passive exercise?

Answer 7

Massage & passive exercise?

.Help to improve nerve mobility & circulation through mobilisation of the surrounding connective tissue.

Question 8

Electrotherapy?

Answer 8

Electrotherapy?

.Used to treat muscle & damage nerves

Question 9

Cryotherapy (cold)?

Answer 9

Cryotherapy (cold)?

.Used in patients with acute inflammation.

.Cryotherapy leads to vasoconstriction of superficial blood vessels.

.Apply for 15-25 mins but if patient distressed cease immediately.

Question 10

Heat treatment?

Answer 10

Heat treatment?

.Perform prior to massage, passive joint range of motion and stretching exercises.

.Heat - triggers the superficial blood vessels of the targeted tissues to vasodilate.

.For 15 - 20 mins and cease if patient is distressed.

Question 11

Massage therapy techniques?

Answer 11

Massage therapy techniques?

.Stroking .Kneading .Rubbing

.Circular pressure .Shaking

.Percussion (clapping/ coupage)

Question 12

Rubbing (friction)?

Answer 12

Rubbing (friction)?

.Increases blood flow to the affected area and therefore promotes tissue oxygenation and nutrition to the area by eliminating metabolites and toxins from the tissues.

Question 13

Adhesions?

Answer 13

Adhesions?

.Cause tissues and organs to stick together

.Are bands of scar tissue

Question 14

Passive range of motion (PROM)?

Answer 14

Passive range of motion (PROM)?

.Improve joint range of motion and flexibility of the associated tissues.

.Steps - start with the distal limb, gentle flex, hold for a few seconds, then extend and hold for a few seconds.

.Repeat steps 10-30 times 3-6 times daily depending on patient’s reactions. If showing pain seek vet.

.Gradually increase the joint maintained in a flexed or extended position with gentle increase in pressure at the end point. Hold position should increase to 30-90 seconds and reduce amount of times to 2-5.

Question 15

Stretching?

Answer 15

Stretching?

.Combined with PROM exercises to improve tissue extensibility associated with the problem area.

Question 16

Bicycle motion?

Answer 16

Bicycle motion?

.Can be repeated 5-10 times in each limb 3-6 times daily.

Question 17

Assisted therapeutic exercises?

Answer 17

Assisted therapeutic exercises?

.Revolve around standing when patients can’t bear 100% of their weight.

Question 18

Active therapeutic exercises?

Answer 18

Active therapeutic exercises?

.For patients who can bear most of their weight with little or no support.

Question 19

Laser therapy?

Answer 19

Laser therapy?

.IV laser energy generates a healing response in damaged or dysfunctional tissues.

.It is used to alleviate pain, reduce inflammation, accelerate recovery & facilitate improved function & mobility.

.Used on wounds, poor bone healing, soft tissue strains and painful swollen joints.

Question 20

Therapeutic ultrasound?

Answer 20

Therapeutic ultrasound?

.Used to treat structures within the joint and aspects of joint disease.

.Benefits - reduction in pain, improved elasticity of fibrous structures, increased circulation to the treated area, so increased nutrition to the region is gained.

Question 21

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy?

Answer 21

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy?

.Provides accelerated healing and patients need sedation or anaesthesia.