Canine Body Articulation – Optimising the Movement and Joint Function of Dogs
with Stuart McGregor, D.O., the UK’s leading instructor in Animal Osteopathy
Suitable for people working with companion animals, including trainers, therapists, breeders, kennel staff, vet techs and rescue staff, as well as working and sports dog owners. Participants must be aged 18 and over.
2-day practical: Sat 5 – Sun 6 Nov, 2016. Brisbane area venue t.b.c.
Online theory module, with assignment due before practical course.
Fee: $925 (payment plan available).
A discount is available if you are also attending the Equine Body Articulation course.
Canine Body Articulation is the gentle manipulation and mobilisation of all the joints of the dog’s spine, neck, pelvis, legs, shoulders and hips. It helps to maintain nerve supply from the vertebral joints, improving blood supply and drainage from all tissues, reducing stiffness in the joints and helping maintain flexibility.
This training is led by Stuart McGregor, one of the founders of animal osteopathy and the UK’s leading postgraduate-level instructor in the subject. It is a rare opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the dog’s structural functioning and common problems relating to joints, tendons and ligaments.
This course will heighten your ability to accurately identify problems that are restricting the dog’s movement, while teaching you the joint articulation moves that will increase range of motion and release restrictions. You will also learn how to work so that the dog is most comfortable and you are safe, with an understanding of how much is enough and, importantly, when to stop and leave things be.
If you have any questions about this workshop, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Please note: This course provides skills and a deeper understanding of non-invasive techniques for optimal musculoskeletal alignment, as permitted under the Veterinary Practice Act 2003. Only degree-qualified osteopaths and veterinarians are allowed to practice animal osteopathy in Australia. This course teaches a complimentary approach, meaning you will not be able to use the term ‘osteopath’ to describe your profession or your work.