This reference resource on all aspects of sports medicine and rehabilitation for dogs covers topics ranging from biomechanics, exercise physiology, nutrition, and common orthopedic conditions of the canine athlete to in-depth rehabilitation and integrative therapies for all dogs.--From publisher description.

What is a canine athlete? / M. Christine Zink -- Locomotion and athletic performace / M. Christine Zink -- Musculoskeletal structure and physiology / Stuart Bliss -- The role of nutrition in canine performance and rehabilitation / Joseph Wakshlag -- Introduction to canine rehabilitation / Shari Sprague -- Manual therapy / Judy C. Coates -- Rehabilitation physical modalities / Krista Niebaum -- Therapeutic exercise / Laurie McCauley and Janet B. Van Dyke -- Aquatic therapy / Jody Chiquoine, Laurie McCauley, and Janet B. Van Dyke -- Conditioning and retraining the canine athlete / M. Christine Zink -- Assistive devices, orthotics, prosthetics, and bandaging / Ilaria Borhese [and three others] -- Disorders of the canine forelimb : veterinary diagnosis, and treatment / Sherman O. Canapp, Jr., and Kristin Kirkby -- Evaluation and rehabilitation options for orthopedic disorders of the fore limb / Sasha A. Foster, Judy C. Coates, and Debra Canapp -- Disorders of the pelvic limb : diagnosis and treatment / Peter J. Lotsikas [and four others] -- Evaluation and rehabilitation options for orthopedic disorders of the pelvic limb / Judy C. Coates -- Diagnosis of and treatment options for disorders of the spine / H. Steven Steinberg and Joan R. Coates -- Common medical disorders that can affect performance / H. Steven Steinberg -- Rehabilitation for geriatric patients / Lisa Starr -- The prevention and management of pain in dogs / Mark E. Epstein -- Imaging in canine sports medicine / Jennifer Brown and Kimberley Elizabeth Henneman -- Emergency medical considerations in sports medicine and rehabilitation / Cynthia M. Otto and Jennifer Brown -- The role of acupuncture in canine rehabilitation / Carolina Medina -- The role of physical manipulation (chiropractic) in canine rehabilitation / Christine Jurek.