TITLE: Evaluating Whole Body Posture Through Palpation and the Role of Chronic Disease on Biomechanics
DATE/TIME: Thur. Apr. 30th, 2:15pm - 6:30pm
WORKSHOP RATING: 
Intermediate: CCRP, CCRT, CCAT  
Advanced: DVM/VMD, PT, VT, CCRA, CCRVN
MAX PARTICIPANTS: 20 seats 
4 seats open
CONTACT HOURS: 4.0 RACE approved; 4.0 NYSED-approved
 
DESCRIPTION: This course is brought to you by NC State
 
This course is designed to introduce participants to the idea of whole-body posture analysis. How does chronic OA change the center of gravity? What are the long-term effects of unilateral or bilateral joint disease? This lab will give participants a chance to learn the ramifications of chronic joint disease, metabolic disease and activity on our canine patients.
 
Learning Objectives
Participants will gain an understanding of basic anatomy
The role of tonic and phasic muscles
Conditions of the thoracic limb
Conditions of the pelvic limb
Conditions of the spine
Palpation lab
Course Outline
Lecture
Basic anatomy and the role of tonic and phasic muscles.
Conditions of the thoracic limb:
carpal hyperextension
elbow OCD
elbow congruency
shoulder OCD and tendinopathy
Conditions of the pelvic limb:
Tarsal OCD
CCL
Stifle OA
Hip dysplasia/OA
LS and SI dysfunction
Conditions of the spine:
Cervical myelopathy
Degenerative myelopathy
IVDD
Lab
Hands on palpation of thoracic limb, pelvic limb and spine.
Evaluation of posture symmetry and asymmetry.
Evaluation of gait and weight bearing.
Evaluation of muscle tone and symmetry.
Open forum of discussion of findings.
 
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.