TITLE: Advanced Rehabilitation Strategies and Treatment of the CCL Patient
includes breakfast, lunch, and mid-day snacks
HOURS: Thurs. May 1st, 8:30am - 6:30pm
WORKSHOP RATING: ★★ CCRP, CCRT, CCAT, PT ★★★ DVM/VMD, VT
MAX PARTICIPANTS: 20 (18 Spaces Remaining)
CONTACT HOURS: (8.0 RACE approval pending)
DESCRIPTION: This comprehensive course is designed for veterinary professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in the rehabilitation of dogs recovering from cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) injuries. No matter what surgical technique you use for treating your cruciate patients, postoperative rehabilitation is essential. The course teaches advanced practices and innovative techniques to optimize recovery and outcomes, improve mobility and function, and enhance the overall quality of life.
Objectives
- Understand the anatomy, pathophysiology, and function of the CCL.
- Develop proficiency in the assessment of CCL patients throughout the entire rehabilitation journey.
- Learn specific manual therapy techniques to optimize treatment outcomes.
- Understand how biomechanics and kinematics play an important role in CCL patients and learn techniques to enhance these.
- Master the integration of rehabilitation with surgical and conservative management options.
- Learn how to implement appropriate rehabilitation protocols and exercise prescription specific to CCL recovery.
- Practice using a 14-week postoperative cruciate protocol of exercises and activity guidelines, and learn to individualize this protocol to meet the needs of each patient.
Rehabilitation of the CCL includes addressing and treating the patella as well as other common areas where compensation occurs throughout the body, such as the spine, hip and sacroiliac joint. All of these areas will be covered in this course.
Cancellation Policy and Refund Request
To request a refund, please complete and postmark this Workshop Cancellation Form by March 28, 2025. Refunds exclude a $25 processing fee.
Advanced Rehabilitation Strategies and Treatment of the CCL Patient
Elena Saltis, BSc, NZPT, APA, CCRT, Owner, Director Animal Physio NZ Christchurch, New Zealand
Elena Saltis received her undergraduate degree in Physical Therapy at Ohio State University. She started PhysiotherapyNZ Limited, a prominent, successful, multi-clinic human Physio business in the South Island of New Zealand. She went on to obtain her certificate in canine rehabilitation (CCRT) from the Canine Rehabilitation Institute (CRI). After graduating she continued to hone her skills, attending post graduate courses at CRI, further study through the Australian Physiotherapy Association - Special Interest Group, and multiple internships at various facilities. Elena went on to become an instructor for CRI in both the US and Australia, and presented at numerous international conferences.
Elena is passionate about giving back and imparting her therapy skills on animals most in need. She established a rehabilitation clinic in Spain in partnership with the Galgo Rescue sanctuary. She started Street Tails, a charity providing veterinary and physical therapy services to the pets of people who are homeless. Also, she developed Canine NeuroPark Charity Trust, a private rehabilitation and enrichment park in Christchurch, New Zealand.