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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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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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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   Read It Now