Introduction to Small Animal Physiotherapy
To be held on 15-17th August 2009
At Veterinary Specialist Services
104 Eastlake Street, Carrara, Gold Coast, Qld 4211
Introduction
This comprehensive three day introductory course in small animal physiotherapy is designed to give the participant an insight and basic knowledge of many areas of animal physiotherapy. The course includes theory and practical sessions on anatomy, biomechanics of quadrupedal gait, orthopeadic and neurological assessment and common conditions, joint and soft tissue palpation, safe handling and the legalities involved in treating animals.
On completion of the course the participant should be able to perform a safe, evidence based assessment of the animal’s condition, using their clinical reasoning skills to formulate a functional diagnosis and treatment plan as well as recognising limitations and contraindications for physiotherapy.
Both Lindsey Connell and Michelle Monk have extensive knowledge and experience treating small animals and are amongst Australia’s leading animal physiotherapists.
Speakers:
Lindsey Connell MCSP, ManSt(Animal Physiotherapy)
1984, Graduated as a Chartered Society Physiotherapist from St Thomas’ Hospital School of Physiotherapy, London. Lindsey commenced her animal physiotherapy career in 1999 when she was amongst a group of physiotherapists interested in Animal Physiotherapy that formed ‘The Australian Animal Physiotherapy Association’. Since the recognition of the profession by the APA, Lindsey has been on the Animal Physiotherapy Group committee and is now the groups Chairperson.
In 2004 Lindsey was in the first group of physiotherapists to complete their masters in animal studies (Animal Physiotherapy) from the University of Queensland, following her graduation from the course, she commenced assisting in teaching the small animal practical component of the course.
In 2003 Lindsey was invited to consult from one of the largest Veterinary Specialist Clinics within Australia (Veterinary Specialist Services) and now runs a busy small animal practice, consulting from Veterinary Specialist Services in Underwood, Brisbane as well as their clinic in Carrara on the Gold Coast.
Although no longer teaching on the Masters course due to its disbandment Lindsey continues to promote the field of animal physiotherapy regularly presenting at conferences or by lecturing to the veterinary profession, veterinary nurses and physiotherapists.
www.animalphysiotherapysolutions.com.au
Michelle Monk BPhysiotherapy(Hons), DipMyoTher, MAnSt(Animal Physiotherapy)
Michelle graduated from LaTrobe University in 1996 and worked in several areas of physiotherapy including acute orthopaedics, and outpatient rehabilitation. Michelle joined the ‘Australian Animal Physiotherapy Association’ and began working with small animals in 2002. She opened ‘Dogs In Motion Canine Rehabilitation Centre’, the first physiotherapy and hydrotherapy centre for dogs in July 2002, complete with indoor heated pool. In 2003 she designed and installed the first underwater treadmill for dogs in Australia. As her business grew she installed a second underwater treadmill in a veterinary specialist clinic, the ‘Southern Animal Referral Centre’ in Melbourne in 2005.
In 2004 she completed her Masters of Animal Studies (Animal Physiotherapy) through the University of Queensland, with her research demonstrating the benefits of early post-operative physiotherapy following cruciate surgery, being published in the American Journal of Veterinary Research.
Michelle has been an Animal Physiotherapy Group committee member since the group was formally recognised by the APA.
She has 6 staff working across 2 locations, delivering animal rehabilitation and hydrotherapy to dogs from all over Melbourne. Since opening the first centre in 2002, more than 35,000 dogs have swum in her pool and 10,000 dogs have exercised in her underwater treadmills, making Michelle the most experienced Aquatic Animal Physiotherapist in Australia.
She is actively involved in continuing education in the animal physiotherapy field and teaches course to Japanese Veterinarians and nurses in both Australia and Japan, several times a year.
www.dogsinmotion.com.au
Adjunct Associate Professor Philip Anthony Moses
BVSc, MRCVS, Cert SAO, MACVSc, FACVSc.
Graduated from the University of Sydney in 1986 and worked in several large animal and mixed practices until cured of the desire to become a large animal practitioner. Moved to the UK in 1990 and began the long road to small animal surgical specialisation. Completed Certificate in Small Animal Orthopaedics at the Royal College in 1994 then worked in referral practice before returning to Australia in 1996. Started residency in small animal surgery in private practice in Brisbane completing MACVSc in 1998. Moved to the University of Sydney as Senior Registrar then Head of Surgery in 2000. Travelled to the United States to the University of Florida as a visiting scholar in 2001 before returning as a founding partner of Veterinary Specialist Services in Brisbane. Appointment as Adjunct Associate Professor with the University of Queensland.
Surgical interests include urinary tract, vascular, neurological and orthopaedic surgery. Currently involved in several research projects with Westmead Children’s Hospital in Sydney and the University of Queensland. Has presented at numerous conferences in Australia and overseas, published widely in Veterinary Journals as well as several Textbooks.
Philip is the father of six beautiful children and a devoted supporter of the Queensland Reds and the Wallabies.
www.vss.net.au
Course Fees:
$1500.00 per person. This includes a comprehensive course manual, lunch and morning and afternoon teas each day.
Venue:
Veterinary Specialist Services, Gold Coast clinic
104 Eastlake Street, Carrara, Qld 4211
Phone 07 5530 6370
Registration:
Course Registration is 08.00 - 08.15 Saturday 15th August. Day one will commence promptly at 08.30 Saturday 15/8/09.
Directions:
Map (PDF 153kb)
Saturday Dinner:
This social event is scheduled for the Saturday 15th August to encourage networking between physiotherapists interested in the area of animal physiotherapy. Unfortunately the cost is not inclusive in the course. Details as to venue and costs are to be confirmed. An expression of interest to attend this dinner should be made on the application form.
Application Form
Please fill out and return the application form to Animal Physiotherapy Solutions, Po Box 64 Wellers Hill, Brisbane 4121 or by email to lindsey@animalphysiosolutions.com.au by Monday July 20th 2009. Download the Application Form here (Word 27kb).
Pre-requisites:
Please come dressed appropriately to treat animals, preferably shorts/trousers and closed in shoes. |