CN3010: Canine Biomechanics and Gait Abnormalities

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Dates: TBA —– | —– Cost: €1150
 
Instructor: Dr. Chris Zink, DVM, PhD, DACVP, DACVSMR, CCRT, CVSMT, CVA

 
 
Summary
*This course has been approved for 30 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval. It has also been approved by the CCPDT for (19.5) CEUs for Trainers and (1.5) CEUs for Behavior Consultants.

In this course, students will gain an understanding of canine structure, biomechanics and locomotion as they relate to performance. In-depth information on common sports injuries in active dogs, including their causes and prevention, will also be covered.

Participants will learn how to improve performance and keep active dogs healthy and injury-free. The lectures will prepare the students for hands-on wet labs including gait analysis, lameness evaluation, conditioning exercises and jump training.

Outline
Theory

  • Intro to Canine Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • Canine Structure & Biomechanics
  • Canine Locomotion
  • Jumping Biomechanics
  • Conditioning for Fitness & Injury Prevention
  • Evidence-Based Nutrition for Canine Athletes
  • Medications & Non-Prescribed Drugs That Affect Performance
  • Lameness Evaluation
  • Injuries in the Canine Athlete
  • Developing Retraining Programs
  • Care for Senior & Geriatric Dogs
  • Hands-on

Practicals

  • Evaluating Canine Structure
  • Measuring Joint Angles & Muscle Mass
  • Determining Fitness Level
  • Assessing Body Condition
  • Risk for Injury
  • Assessing & Correcting Gait Abnormalities
  • Training Dogs Properly for Performance & Fitness
  • Jumping Biomechanics
  • Exercises for Strengthening, Proprioception & Stretching
  • Evaluating Lameness
  • Case Presentations

Prerequisites
This course is open to canine healthcare professionals, owners, trainers, breeders and judges. Those without prior anatomy knowledge must first sign up for the online CN3005: Canine Anatomy & Behavior Distance Study course.

Required Materials
Course Materials (included in tuition): Course Handouts
Externship (included in tuition): Externship Grading (Case Studies and Visual Presentation)