Veterinary Rehabilitation

Research

　Veterinary rehabilitation for dogs and cats includes physical therapy performed by a veterinarian to improve physical activity. It also includes many other elements of nursing care, such as weight control and improvement of the living environment. It is important to avoid the worsening of symptoms by implementing rehabilitation. In human physiotherapy, standards for discontinuation have been established, and risk management is firmly outlined. However, there is no established risk management strategy for dogs or cats. Therefore, we are currently researching the safe and effective implementation of veterinary rehabilitation.

　In recent years, we have focused on oxidative stress as an indicator of exercise therapy fatigue. We also analyzed the heart rate variability during exercise therapy and examined its appropriate duration.

Guidance Policy for Graduate Students

　In the beginning, the students learned basic physiotherapy techniques. In addition, they learned about communicating with their owners, which is important in the implementation of veterinary rehabilitation. We would like to collaborate with you to implement the content of your research in two years for the desired results.

Note

　By participating in seminars held every Thursday as laboratory activities, advising undergraduate students on their graduation research, and acting as assistants for their assigned practical training, I believe there is much to learn in addition to research activities. Many veterinary nurses are interested in veterinary rehabilitation, but few can teach it properly. We welcome comrades who can make this industry more exciting.

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