TITLE: Posture, posture, posture! - Evaluating Whole Body Posture Through Palpation and the Role of Chronic Disease on Biomechanics
HOURS: Thur. May 1st, 8:15am - 12:45pm
WORKSHOP RATING: ★★ DVM/VMD, CCRP, CCRT, CCAT, PT ★★★ VT
PARTICIPANTS: 20 (18 Spaces Remaining)
CONTACT HOURS: (4.0 RACE approval pending)
DESCRIPTION: This workshop will introduce attendees to the idea of whole patient evaluation. How does the presence of chronic disease affect the body ? What are compensatory gait patterns and maladaptive postures? Good questions! Join and find out.
This course is brought to you by: NC State
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Role of Chronic Disease on Biomechanics and Posture
Kirsty Oliver, VN, RVT, VTS (phys. rehab), CCRP, CCAT, CCMT, CVPP, Veterinary Surgical Centers, Vienna, VA
Kirsty Oliver is an English trained Veterinary Nurse who holds an Advanced Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (surgical). Having dedicated the first half of her career to nursing surgical and orthopaedic patients, Kirsty qualified in veterinary rehabilitation (CCRP) in 2005. In 2010, she added CVPP (Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner) through the IVAPM. Kirsty joined VSC/VSCR in 2016 after spending 14 years at a large veterinary hospital in New Jersey.
In 2018, she obtained her VTS in Physical Rehabilitation with the APRVT (Academy of Physical Rehabilitation Veterinary Technicians). In 2022, Kirsty was invited to become an instructor for the new CCAT Rehabilitation Program through NE Seminars and NC State.
Kirsty has a passion for manual therapy and myofascial treatment to help patients move better after injury. When she isn't working, Kirsty lives with her hubby, 3 cats, 4 chickens, and 2 bee hives in the mountains of West Virgina.