Exercise has significant physical and psychological benefits for dogs. One of the most important is extension of healthspan, the length of time that a dog remains healthy and active. Rehabilitation professionals are frequently asked to design tailored conditioning programs for young dogs before...
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John Wiley & Sons, Chichester, UK
Citation
Canine sports medicine and rehabilitation, 2013, pp 176-200
Objective: To describe the clinical features, management, and outcome of dogs presenting with sports ball projectile ocular injuries. Animals Studied: Eighteen dogs. Procedures: A retrospective study reviewing cases of ocular injury due to a sports ball projectile that presented to the Cornell...
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Chan, R. X.; Ledbetter, E. C.
Publisher
Wiley, Boston, USA
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Veterinary Ophthalmology, 2022, 25, 5, pp 338-342
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North American Veterinary Community (NAVC), Gainesville, USA
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Proceedings of the NAVC Conference, 17-21 January 2015, Orlando, Florida, USA. Volume 29, Small animal and exotics edition, Book 1 & Book 2, 2015, pp 1047-1048
Interactions between dogs and humans, including participating in physical activities and dog-sport events, are beneficial for both parties. Self-Determination Theory was used as a framework to explore dog-sport competitors' motivation to participate in dog-sport events. Eighty-five competitors...
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Farrell, J. M.; Hope, A. E.; Hulstein, R.; Spaulding, S. J.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, London, UK
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Anthrozoös, 2015, 28, 1, pp 61-71
Working dogs and elite canine athletes are at risk for injuries or illness associated with performance and training. The basic approach to emergency stabilization is to address the most life-threatening problems first: airway, breathing, and circulation. Many of the problem that result in acute...
Author(s)
Otto, C. M.; Brown, J.
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Chichester, UK
Citation
Canine sports medicine and rehabilitation, 2013, pp 402-417
Publisher
North American Veterinary Community (NAVC), Gainesville, USA
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Proceedings of the NAVC Conference, 16-20 January 2016, Orlando, Florida, USA. Volume 30, Small Animal and Exotics, 2016, pp 1266-1268
The musculoskeletal system consists of a diverse set of specialized tissues that define overall body shape and provide for coordinated movement. Structural integrity, health, and appropriate functional conditioning of the musculoskeletal system are essential for athletic performance. The response...
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John Wiley & Sons, Chichester, UK
Citation
Canine sports medicine and rehabilitation, 2013, pp 32-59
Acupuncture is defined as the insertion of thin, sterile needles into specific points, based on anatomical structures, which leads to a physiologic response. These physiologic responses are due to stimulation of the nervous system and lead to a release of endogenous substances such as β-endorphins, ...
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John Wiley & Sons, Chichester, UK
Citation
Canine sports medicine and rehabilitation, 2013, pp 418-426
Publisher
North American Veterinary Community (NAVC), Orlando, USA
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North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) Veterinary Meeting & Expo (VMX 2020), Orlando, Florida, USA. Small animal & exotics - Book 1 & Book 2. Proceedings, 2020, pp 809-811
The application of therapeutic exercise can benefit the postoperative patient, the geriatric OA patient, and the elite athlete looking for peak performance. Therapeutic exercise programs address proprioception, balance, muscle strengthening, endurance, and gait retraining. Patient evaluation is...
Author(s)
McCauley, L.; Dyke, J. B. van
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Chichester, UK
Citation
Canine sports medicine and rehabilitation, 2013, pp 132-157