TITLE: Step by Step: Practical Assessment of Canine Mobility
DATE/TIME:
- Thur. Apr. 30th, 8:30am - 12:45pm
OR
- Fri May 1st, 2:15pm - 6:30pm
WORKSHOP RATING:
- Basic: CCRP, CCRT, CCAT
- Intermediate: DVM/VMD, PT, VT, CCRA, CCRVN
- Advanced: CCFT
MAX PARTICIPANTS: 20 seats per workshop
- 3 seats open Thursday
- 5 seats open Friday
CONTACT HOURS: 4.0 RACE approved; 4.0 NYSED-approved
DESCRIPTION: This course is brought to you by Canine Rehab Institute
This half-day workshop will focus on evaluating the functional mobility of rehabilitation patients, including aspects such as posture, transitions, functional activities, and gait. Participants will review the gait cycle and examine common alterations associated with orthopedic conditions, soft tissue injuries, and neurological disorders, learning to differentiate between them. Additionally, objective gait analysis will be demonstrated and discussed.
Lecture will cover the following topics:
- Anatomy, generation and control of the canine gait
- Normal gait cycle
- Pathologic gait cycle
- Muscular vs Orthopedic vs Neurological Gait Changes
- Review of gait videos by pathology
Subjective Gait Analysis
- Pros and Cons
- How to perform appropriate gait analysis
- Video tips of gait analysis and apps you can utilize to evaluate gait
- Alterations associated with common rehabilitation conditions
Objective Gait Analysis
- Pros and Cons
- Gait Cycle
- Information gained from objective gait analysis
- Alterations associated with common rehabilitation conditions
Cancellation Policy and Refund Request
To request a refund, please complete and postmark this Workshop Cancellation Form by March 28, 2026. Refunds exclude a $25 processing fee.
