Physical Therapy and Massage for the Dog
Julia Robertson and Andy Mead
Manson Publishing/The Veterinary Press
Copyright © 2013 Manson Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 978-1-84076-144-3
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Contents |
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Preface ......................................... |
4 |
Abbreviations............................... |
5 |
Chapter 1 Introduction to Physical |
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Therapy and Massage ................... |
7 |
Julia Robertson and Andy Mead |
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Introduction...................................... |
07 |
A brief history of massage................. |
08 |
Current practice ............................... |
08 |
Chapter 2 Anatomy and |
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Physiology ................................... |
11 |
Julia Robertson and Andy Mead |
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Introduction ...................................... |
11 |
Skeletal system.................................. |
12 |
Muscular system ............................... |
22 |
Fascia ................................................ |
32 |
Nervous system ................................. |
39 |
Other systems ................................... |
49 |
Comparative human and canine |
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anatomy........................................ |
54 |
Chapter 3 How a Dog Moves..... |
59 |
Julia Robertson |
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Introduction ...................................... |
59 |
Muscle placement and action ............ |
60 |
Initiation of movement ..................... |
62 |
Development of the puppy ............... |
76 |
Chapter 4 Exercise and Activity |
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Preparation.................................. |
79 |
Julia Robertson and Meg Robertson |
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Exercise and conditioning ................. |
79 |
Performance areas and their |
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stresses .......................................... |
87 |
Warming up and warming down ..... |
104 |
Warm-up and warm-down for the |
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handler ....................................... |
108 |
Chapter 5 Rehabilitation |
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Techniques................................. |
113 |
Julia Robertson |
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Introduction .................................... |
113 |
Exercising........................................ |
114 |
Passive movement ........................... |
118 |
Hydrotherapy.................................. |
122 |
Chapter 6 Massage in Physical |
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Therapy ..................................... |
125 |
Julia Robertson |
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Introduction to massage .................. |
126 |
Massage methodology ..................... |
127 |
Massage application ........................ |
134 |
Massage techniques......................... |
136 |
Assessment of the dog..................... |
153 |
Treatment ....................................... |
160 |
Contraindications for canine |
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massage....................................... |
164 |
Chapter 7 Common Diseases and |
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Pathologies ................................ |
169 |
Andy Mead and Julia Robertson |
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Investigation of canine lameness ..... |
169 |
Common joint diseases causing |
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lameness .......................................... |
174 |
Disorders of muscles and |
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tendons ....................................... |
191 |
Neoplasia ........................................ |
193 |
Spinal disease .................................. |
194 |
Peripheral neurological disease ........ |
197 |
Glossary of terms......................... |
198 |
Further Reading .......................... |
201 |
Appendix - The muscles of |
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the dog – their placement |
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and actions................................... |
202 |
Index............................................ |
219 |
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Preface
This book is intended for canine physical and massage therapists, veterinary nurses, trainers, hydrotherapists, and other professionals connected with veterinary referral. The level and content could also be appropriate for informed dog owners who are keen to learn more about what is under their dog’s skin.
Currently, canine massage and physical therapy are growing markets within the
UK, with agility being one of the fastest growing sports. The demand is great for resource material to cover this subject, especially one from both a veterinary and specialist canine sports physical therapist perspective.The book includes case studies, sequential photographs depicting movement, detailed diagrams to demonstrate the topic, and clear methods of depicting and describing muscle position and actions.
Acknowledgements
Sincere thanks to the dogs and their owners who kindly agreed to their inclusion in this book: Copper, Dexter, Digby, George, Jess, Monty, Tally, Tia, Tiggi, Lisa Bishop, Jasper Bolton, Archie Govier, C. Kisko, Oscar
Norgate, Lezleigh Packer, Archie, Alfie, Lexy, and Liz Pope,Yogi Tucker; thanks also to Henry Robertson for additional photographs.
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Abbreviations
ACh acetyl choline |
NMJ neuromuscular junction |
ADP adenosine diphosphate |
NSAID nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory |
ANS autonomic nervous system |
drug |
ATP adenosine triphosphate |
OA osteoarthritis |
CDRM chronic degenerative |
OCD osteochondritis dissecans |
radiculo-myelopathy |
OTC over-the-counter (medication) |
CNS central nervous system |
PNS peripheral nervous system |
CT computed tomography |
POM prescription-only medication |
DJD degenerative joint disease |
PPS pentosan polysulphate |
GSD German Shepherd dog |
TCM traditional Chinese medicine |
GTO Golgi tendon organ |
TFL tensor fascia lata |
HD hip dysplasia |
TPLO tibial plateau levelling |
LCPD Legg–Calvé–Perthes disease |
osteotomy |
LMN lower motor neuron |
UMN upper motor neuron |
MRI magnetic resonance imaging |
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