Rehabilitation and Conditioning for Animals

Rehabilitation and Conditioning for Animals is the community-based practice of Deborah Carroll, CCRP, and is subject to guidelines overseen by the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners ( www.tbvme.state.tx.us ) and therefore must be under veterinary supervision.

A referral from your regular veterinarian or veterinary specialist is necessary for your pet to begin rehab treatments or training with me. I cannot legally proceed with evaluations and treatment unless I have a veterinarian with whom I am conferring about the case and one who is familiar with the animal. A veterinarian may easily refer to me by calling me or by faxing a filled out referral form to me or even by having you call me. I will usually touch base with your vet prior to making the rehab appt. with you if your vet has directed you to call me.

Certification:

I became a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner in December, 2005, after completing coursework in conjunction with the University of Tennessee-www.canineequinerehab.com

I am also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association-www.nsca-lift.org, one of the few elite strength and conditioning practitioner organisations in the world.

Continuing Education:

American College of Veterinary Surgeons Conference: 2006

North American Association of Laser Therapy Conference: 2005, 2007

Veterinary Specialists in Private Practice Conference:  2007

Other affiliations and certificates are: 

ACEP Leader Level Coach I    

American Canine Sports Medicine Association Member www.acsma.org

American Physical Therapy Association's Orthopedic Section Certificate of Completion- Basic Science for Animal Physical Therapists

CPR & First Aid/Auto Defib Current

Capitol Area Veterinary Medical Association Member

National Strength and Conditioning Association Member www.nsca-lift.org

North American Association for Laser Therapy Member www.naalt.org

PetMassage Certification  www.petmassage.com                     

USCF Cycling Coach Level I www.usacycling.org

Throughout the '80's I was involved with the United States Cycling Federation and with various sponsored bicycle racing teams; racing, coaching and managing men's and women's national and world-class teams for competition. From the early 80's through today, I have coached and encouraged others toward fitness and in specific sport training with additional knowledge about nutrition for wellness and nutrition for athletes. From Dec. 2004 through Dec. 2006, I worked at Central Texas Veterinary Specialty Hospital, starting and building the rehabilitation and conditioning department.  At the beginning of 2007 I became a mobile rehabilitation practitioner, going into people's homes and working with animals in their home environment.  With this service, many more owners are able to see their pet benefit from rehab intervention.

For other info, like suggested reading, rehab protocol & recommendations blog, links to many other groups, and photos of pet patients, please see my other site @ www.myspace.com/austinanimalrehab

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