If you are:
- Passionate about improving the lives of dogs suffering from pain and injury
- Overwhelmed by all the conflicting advice about rehabilitation and exercise for dogs
- Wanting to stand out in your canine related field as an expert in corrective exercise prescription for dogs
And if you want to provide corrective exercise programmes that will:
- Facilitate rehabilitation after injury or surgery
- Increase strength and performance
- Reduce the risk of injury
- Improve quality of life for dogs with debilitating conditions
You are in the right place!
Advanced Diploma Canine Strength Training and Rehabilitation
The most comprehensive and flexible online course in Canine Rehabilitation with Exercise Prescription
Train with Katie Lawrence, highly experienced and qualified expert in Veterinary Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation and Education.
“My mission is to make an impact on the lives of dogs on a much bigger scale than I can ever provide on my own and that’s why I have dedicated my career to training others who are as passionate as I am about relieving pain and suffering and improving musculoskeletal function in animals. I wholeheartedly believe in the power of corrective exercise and I would love the opportunity to teach you how it works so that you too can make a huge impact on the lives of the dogs under your care”
Join me in the Advanced Diploma in Canine Strength Training and Rehabilitation
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What our students have to say.....
Julie Platt
Doggy Paddles Canine Country Retreat
I am so grateful to have had such an amazing tutor as Katie, such a supportive group of students (now great friends) to learn with and that I chose to study with Animal Rehabilitation & Health Academy. It really has been one of the best things I have ever done!
Katie believed in me and brought out the best in me, so that I could realise the dream I have had for many years. Not only do I now have a waiting list for appointments, I also teach veterinary physiotherapy degree students and provide them with clinical practice experience – which I love! Thank you so much!! I would highly recommend studying with Animal Rehabilitation & Health Academy. www.doggypaddlesretreat.co.uk/
What's included? Canine Exercise Rehabilitation
Module 1
Foundation in Canine Exercise Rehabilitation
This module is also a course in itself available to buy separately for £597. APPLY HERE
During this module you will cover the fundamental principles of exercise rehabilitation for dogs which will include:
- What exactly exercise rehabilitation is and why it is so important
- Assessment and reasoning – how you will work in the vet led team
- Essential functional anatomy and exercise physiology
- How the body positively responds to exercise and how to use this advantage
- Therapeutic exercises to include those for: balance and proprioception, assisted standing and ambulation, strength and joint range of motion
- How to develop rehabilitation goals and measure improvement
- How to use our trusted framework to develop a rehabilitation programme
Module 2
Exercise Rehabilitation for the Orthopaedic patient
In this module you will build on your foundation knowledge of exercise rehabilitation and learn how to create specific plans for orthopaedic patients. This module includes:
- Biomechanics of lameness and the biomechanical application to the rehabilitation of orthopaedic conditions
- Injury, repair and healing time frames
- Tissue disuse, remobilisation and conditioning
- How to use therapeutic exercise for the osteoarthritic patient
- How to use therapeutic exercise for the shoulder, carpus and elbow
- How to use therapeutic exercise for the hip and pelvis
- How to use therapeutic exercise for the stifle and tarsus
- Special considerations for patients with fixators and amputees
- Using the framework to create comprehensive rehabilitation plans for patients with orthopaedic conditions
What our students have to say.....
Charlotte Jarman
Woozles Bears
Module 3
Exercise Rehabilitation for the Neurological Patient
In this module you will learn how to apply your skills and knowledge to develop and manage rehabilitation plans specifically for patients with neurological disease. This module includes:
- Revision of canine neuroanatomy
- Spinal anatomy and kinematics
- How to recognise and interpret signs of neurological impairment
- How to restore functional movement patterns through exercise
- How to use therapeutic exercises for patients with cervical and spinal conditions
- How to use therapeutic exercises for patients with brain and spinal cord conditions and neoplasia
- How to use therapeutic exercises for patients with polyneuropathies
- Special considerations for aged patients and those with traumatic injuries
- Using the framework to create comprehensive rehabilitation plans for patients with orthopaedic conditions
Module 4
Clinical Practice
This module will bring together the principles and practice of exercise rehabilitation and is where you will demonstrate your competency through case studies in your practice. Your final assessments include:
- Case studies – these will be carried out with clients in your practice and will demonstrate your understanding of the rehabilitation process from start to finish to include planning and ongoing case management
- Video submission – to demonstrate your clinical competency and practical skills
We LOVE to follow our past students' success!!
Read about Alex Collins and her growing business Flexidog Therapy & Training Workshops.
Alex has competed in Agility for the past 12 years and it was the endeavour to condition her dogs correctly and prevent sporting injuries that ignited her passion for therapy and rehabilitation. To build on her knowledge and skills from past training which include equine science, canine anatomy, physiology, nutrition and massage, Alex undertook our Diploma in Canine Exercise Rehabilitation which she completed in 2020.
Flexidog Therapy specialises in canine exercise rehabilitation programs, 'return to sports' fitness programs, fitness and conditioning group workshops and therapeutic massage to sporting and pet dogs. Here is what a Flexidog Therapy client has to say about Alex:
'I have completed a 10 session fitness programme that Alex devised for my two shelties who both do agility. I would wholeheartedly recommend Alex to anyone looking for an excellent conditioning programme for their dogs, whether working, rehab or just general conditioning. She is sensitive to their needs, extremely knowledgeable and very clear in her instruction and guidance’.
Alex has also partnered with therapists from Bach Canine Rehab and Canine Rebalance on an exciting project ‘Conditioning your Canine’. Conditioning your Canine provides access to a great library of canine conditioning and rehabilitation videos uniquely including training tips for owners.
Well done to Alex for all her hard work and for reaching more owners with high quality instruction and guidance for their pets!! Check out Flexi Dog Therapy.