Rehabilitation

Question 1

What are the capabilities of rehabilitation

Answer 1

Prevent injury, and sure rapid healing, facilitate return to full strength and mobility, minimize formation of scar tissue to, relieve pain, return to or maintain optimal bodyweight

Question 2

What are some common injuries that require rehabilitation

Answer 2

Fractures, luxation a, sprain, strain, hip dysplasia

Question 3

What is a sprain

Answer 3

Ligamentous injury

Question 4

What is a strain

Answer 4

Muscle or tendon injury

Question 5

What are the three types of patients

Answer 5

Coach potato, weekend warrior, athlete

Question 6

What are the common athletic injuries from flyball

Answer 6

Front limb injuries due to high impact, metacarpal fractures, medial shoulder luxation a, muscle sprains and strains

Question 7

What are the common injuries from agility

Answer 7

Muscle strain and sprain, torn ligaments

Question 8

What are the common injuries with disc dog

Answer 8

Back injuries, hindlimb injuries, torn cruciate ligament

Question 9

What are common skijoring injuries

Answer 9

Torn ligaments, muscle sprains, twisted limbs

Question 10

What are three other types of patients that come for rehabilitation

Answer 10

Arthritic, overweight, neurological

Question 11

What does the low level laser do

Answer 11

Relieves acute and chronic pain, decreases inflammation, increases blood supply, releases tight muscles, speeds bone repair, repolarizes damage cell walls, helps repair damaged DNA

Question 12

What does the ultrasound and post magnetic therapy do

Answer 12

Used to treat soft tissue injuries. Increases tissue cell metabolism promoting the healing of injuries. Decreases pain and speeds healing time

Question 13

What is electronic stimulation

Answer 13

Using an electrical current to cause a group of muscles to contract. Strengthens the affected muscle, stimulates muscle memory, increases blood supply, speeds healing, reduces pain

Question 14

What is a land treadmill used for

Answer 14

Excellent for weight loss, improved proprioception, improves gate, builds muscle mass, increases flexibility

Question 15

What does the underwater treadmill do

Answer 15

Facilitates earlier return to function, reduces joint compression, decreases swelling of areas that are submerged due to hydrostatic pressure, builds muscle mass, safe controlled environment to exercise

Question 16

What does massage do

Answer 16

Increases blood supply, eases sore muscles, decreases pain, strengthens immune system, decreases injuries by relaxing and stretching the muscles

Question 17

What is a Gulik

Answer 17

Measuring tape which allows for accurate measurement of limbs buy a plane for ounces of tension

Question 18

What is goniometer

Answer 18

Instrument used to measure angles

Question 19

What are the physeal balls and peanut rolls used for

Answer 19

Used for proprioception, increase his balance and build up core and stabilizing muscles

Question 20

What is the Cavaletti used for

Answer 20

Weight-bearing, proprioception, learning proper gate

Question 21

What is the goal of rehabilitation

Answer 21

To restore, maintain, promote optimal function, fitness, wellness and quality of life as they relate to movement disorders and general health