Objectives
Discuss the benefits of good nutrition and comprehensive supplementation.
Understand some of the alternative treatments available and when they may be of greatest use.
Review surgery as well as newer alternatives to surgery, such as PRP.
Help identify some lesser known but very common injuries and how to treat them.
Description
In addition to more comprehensive joint support and natural supplements used for inflammation, there are several other alternatives to consider to improve mobility in our pet patients. We will be discussing some of these alternatives, such as acupuncture, chiropractic, and PRP, and when they might be best considered. A review of orthopedic procedures and often missed injuries will also be included in this lecture.
Agenda
- Review of first line of defense for mobility – nutrition and joint support plus natural anti-inflammatories
- The importance of a thorough exam
- Introduction to acupuncture, chiropractic and when these treatments might be of greatest benefit
- Discussion of some research to support early spay/neuter as factor for joint disease
- Overview of both orthopedic surgeries and PRP
- Common mobility problems that often get overlooked or underdiagnosed and treatment strategies for each
