CC250: Conditioning and Concerns for the TriPod dog
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Course Details
All students will have the opportunity to learn and understand the special considerations involved with the Tripod, follow a comprehensive strengthening program, and learn to design their own program. This class is not only applicable to those with a beloved Tripod, but also for those practitioners that work with Tripods.
Syllabus
Week 1
- Introduction to the Tripod Dog
- Why Do Dogs Lose Legs?
- Do They Need a Prosthetic?
- Beginning Exercises for Tripods
Week 2
- The Important of Balance and Proprioceptive Exercises
- Beginning with the Basic Exercises
- Additional Health Considerations of the Amputee
Week 3
- Forelimb Amputations and Considerations
- Exercises for the Forelimb Amputee
Week 4
- Hindlimb Amputations and Considerations
- Exercises for the Hindlimb Amputee
Week 5
- Activities and Exercise Programs for the Amputee
- Weight Management
Week 6
- Design A Program For the Tripod
- Looking at Those Other Joints and Considerations
- Considerations for Allowing the Tripod to Live the Best Quality of Life
Instructor
Debbie Gross Torraca
Faculty
Deborah (Gross) Torraca (she/her), DPT, MSPT, Diplomat ABPTS, CCRP has been involved in the field of animal physical rehabilitation for over 17 years and currently owns a small animal rehabilitation practice in Connecticut called Wizard of Paws Physical Rehabilitation for...