The pain of arthritis (osteoarthritis or OA) adversely impacts the lives of dogs and cats as well as the activities we can share in with them. Discussion in this segment focuses on pain management strategies.
Dr. Leilani Alvarez (a board certified specialist in veterinary sports medicine and rehab) talks about the role of physical medicine (laser therapy and pulsed electromagnetic field therapy), rehabilitation exercises, and what owners can do at home to help pets with painful osteoarthritis. Then Dr. Marie Bartling (a certified veterinary pain practitioner) discusses shockwave therapy and how it is used in the management of OA pain.
Running time: 55 mins
Approved for 1 hour of CE credit by AAVSB RACE and NY State
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