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Common conditions and problems seen by Animal Physiotherapists
Please note that this list is not exhaustive or limited to the following. Some links are active and will give you more in-depth information, and more will be activated soon.
Orthopaedics (Term used to cover diseases, injuries, and conditions of the musculoskeletal system. The musculoskeletal system refers to the body's muscles and skeleton, including the joints, ligaments, tendons, and nerves.)
Femoral Head and Neck Excision Arthroplasty
Cranial Cruciate Ligament (CCL) Rupture
Osteochondrosis Dissecans (OCD)
Fractures and Avulsions
Osteomyelitis
Congenital Developmental Disease
Contusions
Wounds
Tendon and Ligament Sprains
Muscle Strains, Tears, Ruptures, Contractures
Neurology (term used to describe diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the nervous system. The nervous system includes the central nervous system; the brain and spinal cord, and the peripheral nervous system; the nerves that are present in the limbs, trunk and organs)
Central Nerve Lesions
Head trauma/ insult
Spinal Cord Injuries/Conditions
CCVM
Disc Conditions Hansen Type I and II
Fibrocartilaginous Emboli (FCE)
Peripheral Nerve Lesions
Cardiorespiratory (term used to describe conditions affecting the heart, lungs and circulation, and their interaction)
Cardiac Conditions
Respiratory Conditions
Pulmonary Oedema (induced by tick paralysis)
Nutrition /Weight loss program
Fitness/Conditioning
Performance Enhancement
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