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Content Introduction What is chiropractic? What is a chiropractic subluxation? How subluxations are treated? Causes for subluxations Possible symptoms 2 ©www.I-V-C-A.com

Back problems in dogs Many patients with back problems have no pathological structural changes which can be diagnosed to explain the symptoms There are often few correlations between radiological findings and clinical symptoms 3 ©www.I-V-C-A.com

History Manual therapy > 5000 years 1895 First Chiropractic College USA 1982 First postgraduate program school for animal chiropractic was founded in Illinois, USA Today there are three schools for animal chiropractic in the USA Two animal chiropractic schools in Germany 4 ©www.I-V-C-A.com

Chiropractic Manual therapy Treats dysfunction of the spine and the motion apparatus Influences function of spinal cord and nerves 5 ©www.I-V-C-A.com

Spinal column Central structure 52-54 vertebrae, about 200 joints Supportive and holding function Insertion of muscles and ligaments Protection of the spinal cord Exit point for the spinal nerves 6 ©www.I-V-C-A.com

Physiological (normal) Range of Motion 7 ©www.I-V-C-A.com

Subluxation (Fixation) Chiropractic Definition Decreased motion within the normal range of motion 8 ©www.I-V-C-A.com

Subluxation Medical Definition Displaced out of the normal range of motion, but not completely luxated Structural damage 9 ©www.I-V-C-A.com

Subluxation Decreased motion within the normal range of motion Reduced mobility of the facet joints Hypomobility uni-/bilateral Effecting of neural structures 10 ©www.I-V-C-A.com

Nervous system controls Function of all organs Health Performance 11 ©www.I-V-C-A.com

Traditional Medical Approach Diagnosis and treatment of structural pathologies Chiropractic Approach Diagnosis and treatment of dysfunction 12 ©www.I-V-C-A.com

Examination Case history Posture analysis Gait analysis Static palpation Motion palpation 13 ©www.I-V-C-A.com

Examination If necessary: Examination while performing (sport dogs) Referral for other diagnostic procedures: X- Ray, dental, neurological, rectal exam, … 14 ©www.I-V-C-A.com

The chiropractic manipulation = adjustment Controlled Thrust Specific in direction, low force, low amplitude, high speed As close as possible to the effected joint Mobilization of the joint without exceeding the anatomical barrier 15 ©www.I-V-C-A.com

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Goals of Chiropractic Care Mobilization of joints in the spine, extremities and the temporo-mandibular joint Restore normal range of motion Reduction of muscle spasm and pain Stimulation of neurogenic reflexes 24 ©www.I-V-C-A.com

Aftercare Don’t work the dog for two days. Walking the dog is recommended No rough play with other dogs for two days. Don’t train your dog in jumping activities for 24 hours. Timing and kind of training has to be worked out individually 25 ©www.I-V-C-A.com

Follow-up treatments Chiropractic follow-up treatment if necessary after 1 – 4 weeks Consider adding other therapeutic measures to the treatment plan: Medical treatment, physiotherapy, exercises, trainings measures 26 ©www.I-V-C-A.com

Possible Causes for Subluxations 27 ©www.I-V-C-A.com

TRAUMA 28 ©www.I-V-C-A.com

CONFORMATION 29 ©www.I-V-C-A.com

PERFORMANCE 30 ©www.I-V-C-A.com

PERFORMANCE 31 ©www.I-V-C-A.com

BIRTH AND PARTUATION 32 ©www.I-V-C-A.com

ENVIRONMENT 33 ©www.I-V-C-A.com

TRANSPORTATION 34 ©www.I-V-C-A.com

DAILY ACTIVITIES 35 ©www.I-V-C-A.com

LACK OF EXERCISE 36 ©www.I-V-C-A.com

OVERWEIGHT 37 ©www.I-V-C-A.com

AGE 38 ©www.I-V-C-A.com

Possible Symptoms Changes in posture Reduced performance Lack of coordination in gaits, stiffness, short-strided gait Toe-dragging Pacing Alternating lameness Muscle atrophy „Puppy Sitting“ 39 ©www.I-V-C-A.com

Possible Symptoms Difficulty with or reluctance to climb stairs or jump into the car Sensitivity to touch Changes in behavior Difficulty or pain when getting up Unusual body or tail rubbing 40 ©www.I-V-C-A.com

Possible Symptoms Normal hip History of orthopedic problems such as hip dyplasia or after surgeries Muscle atrophy After injuries due to falls, training or other activities Serious hip dysplasia 41 ©www.I-V-C-A.com

Chiropractic Nutrition Medical Care Environment Nutrition Performance of the dog Exercise Medical Care Training 42 ©www.I-V-C-A.com

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