Functional Anatomy for the Performance Dog

Course overview

Anatomy is a field of veterinary science that goes virtually unnoticed after graduation from Veterinary College. In reality the information does not necessarily change over time. That does not lessen the need for todays veterinary practitioner, dog handler or dog trainer to review this information, especially as it relates to musculoskeletal evaluation and canine performance. Locomotion is a complex interaction of nerves, muscles, tendons, bones and the other associated tissues. It is amazing how the body continually functions in a way that we always take anatomical movement for granted. Any action or non-action involves conscious and unconscious multi-tissue activity. It is a continuous series of intricate actions combined together producing whole body movement. It is the intent of this course to introduce the musculoskeletal anatomy to the student in a functional manner. This is very helpful when the professional is designing a training regiment, developing a conditioning program or making decisions related to a rehabilitative program.