About us
The Animal Rehab Division (ARD) is a special interest group within the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA).
We are a group of physical therapists passionate about the physical health and function of our canine and equine patients.
We realize the importance of animals in our society and appre...
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Archived Newsletters
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Winter 2020-21
Marchtember 2020
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Winter 2018
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Winter 2017
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Animal Rehabilitation
The ARD advocates that registered physiotherapists are the professionals of choice to provide animal rehabilitation. The ARD is a resource for the best practice of animal rehabilitation through education, professional development and communication within the animal health care industry.
The bene...
Divisions
The CPA’s special interest and clinical practice Divisions offer significant value-added benefits to members.
Division memberships are available to CPA members for a small additional fee (free for student members). To add a Division to your membership, please contact us at 1-800-387-8679 or send ...
Resources
Safety Documents
Safety of Laser Therapy
Safety of Shockwave Therapy
ARD National Physiotherapy Month Posters
ARD Position Statement: Acupuncture and Dry Needling of Animal Patients by Physiotherapists Engaged in Animal Rehabilitation Practice
Read the ARD Position Statement on Acupunc...
Professional Development - Equine
Upcoming Courses - see below for details
Introduction to the Equine Patient (Independent Study) - always available
Introduction to Equine Rehabilitation - July 22-24, 2022 OR August 12-14, 2022
Advanced Equine Rehabilitation - September 16-19, 2022
Introduction to the Equine Patient - Independen...
Newsletter
Member Content
The Spring 2022 Newsletter is Now Available!
ARD Courses
Laurie’s Blog
Canine Arthritis, a UK Perspective
Katie’s Corner
Literature Review
A Stiff Mastiff!
New Canadian Canine OA Guidelines (COAST)
OA in the Horse
ARD AP Roster
ARD Student Scholarship
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