Faculty of Physical therapy and rehabilitation has become increasingly recognized in orthopedics and neurology as well as in canine athletes and working dogs. Understanding the animal’s underlying disease or condition, specialists evaluate the patient, set up an effective treatment plan and successfully treat the patient.
Upon completion of the study programmes, students acquire qualifications for specialist work in the field of canine physical therapy and rehabilitation. Students will be able to:
-apply knowledge in the field of anatomy, neurology and biomechanics in the assessment of patients and the determination of rehabilitation protocols.
– apply the acquired theoretical knowledge of the effect of a particular method of physical therapy in the procedure of rehabilitation of orthopaedic and neurological patients.
The course consists of e-learning and presence days followed by clinical work, case reports and finally the exam. The program is aimed at graduates of veterinary medicine and draws from ongoing research, evidence based case studies and clinical experience.
Title: Master of Veterinary Canine Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation – Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner
Duration: 2 semesters
ECTS Credits: 60 ECTS
Head of study: Assist. Prof. Zoran Vrbanac, DECVSMR, DACVSMR
Fee: 3.800 EUR per semester
email: zoran.vrbanac@vef.hr
izv. prof. dr. sc. Zoran Vrbanac
- E: zoran.vrbanac@vef.hr
- T: 01/2390-407
Obligatory courses |
| Introduction to physical therapy and rehabilitation |
| Physical procedures and methods |
| Therapeutic exercises |
| Osteoarthritis |
| Protocols in the rehabilitation of orthopaedic patients |
| Protocols in the rehabilitation of neurological Patients |
| Assessing the energy capacity of sporting dogs |
| Dog sports disciplines |
| Nutrition of working and sporting dogs |
| Canine obesity – implementing weight loss protocols |
| Internship |
| Case presentation |