TITLE: Case After Case: Live Cases to Work Through and Learn From

DAY/TIME: Thurs. April 15th, 8:30am - 12:45pm (1/2 day lab)

LAB RATING: Intermediate

MAX PARTICIPANTS: 20 seats; 16 seats remaining

CONTACT HOURS: 4.0 CE credits; RACE approval pending

DESCRIPTION: This lab is designed to provide participants with an opportunity to problem solve real live cases - You see, there is no such thing as a normal dog! We can find something on just about any of the canine participants!

Participants will be able assess and treatment plan a multitude of dogs provided for class. This class can go any direction you want, and cover small or large topics as desired.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will get the opportunity to enhance their deductive reasoning skills in regards to assessment and treatment planning
Participants will engage in an assessment algorithm to make a physical diagnosis / functional diagnosis in the rehab patient
Participants will learn how to create / structure a treatment plan
Participants will have the opportunity to direct their own learning and choose topics they would like to learn more about

Cancellation & Registration Transfer Policy

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Live Cases to Work Through and Learn From

$492.00

DAY / TIME

Laurie Edge-Hughes, BScPT, MAnimSt(Animal Physio), CAFCI, CCRT, CSmAnimAcup/Needling

Laurie Edge-Hughes obtained her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Alberta in 1993 and has since focused her post-graduate training on orthopedics, osteopathy, acupuncture, and animal rehabilitation. Additionally, she completed her Master of Animal Studies in Animal Physiotherapy through the University of Queensland (Australia)in 2006. Laurie taught the first canine physiotherapy/physical therapy courses in Canada (1999), the USA(1999), and Australia (2001). She has been involved in the Animal RehabDivision since its inception in 1994 and teaches canine physiotherapy and rehabilitation courses for the Animal Rehab Division (ARD) of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA). Additionally, she holds the position of Advocacy Lead for the ARD and is chair of the Registry of Allied Animal Health Practitioners of Canada.

Laurie taught for ten years for the Canine Rehabilitation Institute in the USA, and continues to lecturer internationally as often as able. In 2020, she was awarded the inaugural Veterinary Rehabilitation Therapist Award by the International Association of Veterinary Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy and in 2021 was awarded a Medal of Distinction by the CPA. Laurie’s biggest teaching venture is currently via www.FourLeg.com, an online educational platform for continuing education in canine rehabilitation / physiotherapy.

Laurie co-owns and practices out of the Canine Fitness Centre Ltd (www.caninefitness.com) in Calgary, Alberta.

Live Cases to Work Through and Learn From

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