As a veterinary neurologist I have worked with a variety of certified rehabilitation specialist. Physical therapist with an animal rehab certificate bring an informed and advanced skill set to the discipline, and should not be precluded from practice.
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Andrew Ross
11 years ago
I can understand that veterinarian's do not want just anybody working on animals. There needs to be some regulation on who can and can't try to help. But physiotherapist who work on animals are not only extensively trained in REHABILITATION, they are also extensively trained in the anatomy and characteristics of the species they work on. They are the MOST qualified professionals to be assisting in this field. We aim to work with veterinarians to provide the best help to injured animals, not steal veterinary medicine. It is incredibly frustrating to face politics such as this that are so short sighted. This would be equivalent to denying humans to any treatment performed by anyone who is not a doctor. No physiotherapy, massage therapy, chiropractic, psychology etc.
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marjorie neu
11 years ago
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Sue Sullivan
11 years ago
Physical therapy is a must from real trained personnel , human doctors don't perform PT - they key is Trained professionals !!!!!!!!
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Lynne Harrison
11 years ago
As a human and animal physiotherapist who has trained and worked for the past 15 years within physiotherapy in both the UK and Australia, it concerns me greatly that vets in California believe they are able to provide physical therapy for their patients. Physiotherapy isn't just exercise progression or moving a limb. It encompasses such a wide breadth of areas from musculoskeletal medicine, to neurology and intensive care physiotherapy. We aim to work with the veterinary team, just like we do in human medicine, with the primary focus being the patient.
In the UK and Australia, 'physiotherapist ' is a protected title and only a qualified physio (human and animal) has the authority to call themselves a physiotherapist. A physiotherapist provides physiotherapy, not veterinary medicine. We do not claim to be vets and vets should not claim themselves to provide physiotherapy - two very different expert fields.
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Louise Carson
11 years ago
This would be a huge backward step in animal welfare and an incredibly shortsighted piece of legislation. Better would be to restrict who is able to call themselves an animal physical therapist to human qualified & trained physical therapists who then specialise in the treatment of animals with further qualifications & training. This would protect animals far better & ensure the best care.
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E Essner
11 years ago
I am a registered physical therapist in Sweden. Approved by the Swedish Board of Agriculture. Working only within the veterinary medicine and side by side with the vets and nurses. There is an enormous gain for the animals and the animal welfare, when you allow to marry our proffessional knowledge and skills. I am doing my PhD on veterinary rehabilitation and so all our collegues despite proffession encourage me and are not feeling threatened about that. Please, reconcider why a state in the US is loosing pace towards other parts of the world and instead concide ONE HEALTH and TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH.
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Amy Kramer
11 years ago
I am a physical therapist also certified in treating pets and have been doing so since 2007 and I know that my knowledge and skills have helped many pets in this area. My knowledge and skills are much different than a veterinarians and working together we can make a huge difference, but just as I do not claim to know veterinary medicine they should not claim to know physical therapy. We both have doctorate degrees and are specialists in our field, let us continue to combine those efforts for the best outcomes for the animals.
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Anonymous
11 years ago
Don't let our animals suffer by taking away physical therapists...as a registered veterinary nurse and certified canine rehabilitation assistant, being able to work side by side and trained by these amazing profecionals has truly been an honor. The power combination of a veterinarian and a physical therapist has never been more in favor of what we are all ultimately here for...helping our animals and providing them with the best care possible.
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Anonymous
11 years ago
My dog's physical therapist is a life saver. She is very skilled and several veterinarians have recommended her to help my dog. They respect her talents and coordinate care with her. Her care is crucial to my animal's well being!
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Doris Lucchesi
11 years ago
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Access to a canine physical therapist is absolutely imperative for healing from surgeries and for dealing with issues like arthritis and old age. This is not something veterinarians typically take the time for nor are vet techs trained in this field.
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Kristie Schlernitzauer
11 years ago
That would be very sad to take away something that gives the animal so much help and relief. DON'T DO IT!!!
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Patti Keck
11 years ago
My dog has benefited greatly from physical therapy after being hit by a car. The therapist and staff are all trained in PT which is what we need, not a veterinarian. This will just add to the cost and make it unaffordable for most people so animals will suffer. Why is the state trying to limit the choice I make for my pet?
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Jackie C
11 years ago
I believe in helping an animal to rehab using the right therapist who is trained to work with the animals. The wrong person can hurt the animal more than help
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Marjorie Randall
11 years ago
I have seen great benefit to my own pets and those of my friends from the work of physical therapists. The practitioner I take my dog to spends more time with him than the vet can and in some cases makes more detailed observations, and teaches me what to do to strengthen his supporting muscles and improve his flexibility. I have seen greater improvement in his condition from her work than from the actions of my vet, although the vet's tools are unique and valuable in their own right. The ideal approach is a partnership. All pet owners should have the opportunity to take advantage of all the different skills available from qualified practitioners.
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Janet Mardirosian
11 years ago
The greed and the fear is the same thing we see in the human medical field.
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Christine Ferry
11 years ago
Let people choose.
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Lila Lippow
11 years ago
physical therapist are going to do a dog much more good than a vet. By limiting this to vets you will have a huge number of people who won't be able to afford to help their dogs.
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Gerri Boyle
11 years ago
Physical therapy for animals should be the owner's choice. We support Trish Pennick and
her therapy group. She has helped countless families and their dogs!
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As a veterinary neurologist I have worked with a variety of certified rehabilitation specialist. Physical therapist with an animal rehab certificate bring an informed and advanced skill set to the discipline, and should not be precluded from practice.
I can understand that veterinarian's do not want just anybody working on animals. There needs to be some regulation on who can and can't try to help. But physiotherapist who work on animals are not only extensively trained in REHABILITATION, they are also extensively trained in the anatomy and characteristics of the species they work on. They are the MOST qualified professionals to be assisting in this field. We aim to work with veterinarians to provide the best help to injured animals, not steal veterinary medicine. It is incredibly frustrating to face politics such as this that are so short sighted. This would be equivalent to denying humans to any treatment performed by anyone who is not a doctor. No physiotherapy, massage therapy, chiropractic, psychology etc.
endorse
Physical therapy is a must from real trained personnel , human doctors don't perform PT - they key is Trained professionals !!!!!!!!
As a human and animal physiotherapist who has trained and worked for the past 15 years within physiotherapy in both the UK and Australia, it concerns me greatly that vets in California believe they are able to provide physical therapy for their patients. Physiotherapy isn't just exercise progression or moving a limb. It encompasses such a wide breadth of areas from musculoskeletal medicine, to neurology and intensive care physiotherapy. We aim to work with the veterinary team, just like we do in human medicine, with the primary focus being the patient. In the UK and Australia, 'physiotherapist ' is a protected title and only a qualified physio (human and animal) has the authority to call themselves a physiotherapist. A physiotherapist provides physiotherapy, not veterinary medicine. We do not claim to be vets and vets should not claim themselves to provide physiotherapy - two very different expert fields.
This would be a huge backward step in animal welfare and an incredibly shortsighted piece of legislation. Better would be to restrict who is able to call themselves an animal physical therapist to human qualified & trained physical therapists who then specialise in the treatment of animals with further qualifications & training. This would protect animals far better & ensure the best care.
I am a registered physical therapist in Sweden. Approved by the Swedish Board of Agriculture. Working only within the veterinary medicine and side by side with the vets and nurses. There is an enormous gain for the animals and the animal welfare, when you allow to marry our proffessional knowledge and skills. I am doing my PhD on veterinary rehabilitation and so all our collegues despite proffession encourage me and are not feeling threatened about that. Please, reconcider why a state in the US is loosing pace towards other parts of the world and instead concide ONE HEALTH and TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH.
I am a physical therapist also certified in treating pets and have been doing so since 2007 and I know that my knowledge and skills have helped many pets in this area. My knowledge and skills are much different than a veterinarians and working together we can make a huge difference, but just as I do not claim to know veterinary medicine they should not claim to know physical therapy. We both have doctorate degrees and are specialists in our field, let us continue to combine those efforts for the best outcomes for the animals.
Don't let our animals suffer by taking away physical therapists...as a registered veterinary nurse and certified canine rehabilitation assistant, being able to work side by side and trained by these amazing profecionals has truly been an honor. The power combination of a veterinarian and a physical therapist has never been more in favor of what we are all ultimately here for...helping our animals and providing them with the best care possible.
My dog's physical therapist is a life saver. She is very skilled and several veterinarians have recommended her to help my dog. They respect her talents and coordinate care with her. Her care is crucial to my animal's well being!
Access to a canine physical therapist is absolutely imperative for healing from surgeries and for dealing with issues like arthritis and old age. This is not something veterinarians typically take the time for nor are vet techs trained in this field.
That would be very sad to take away something that gives the animal so much help and relief. DON'T DO IT!!!
My dog has benefited greatly from physical therapy after being hit by a car. The therapist and staff are all trained in PT which is what we need, not a veterinarian. This will just add to the cost and make it unaffordable for most people so animals will suffer. Why is the state trying to limit the choice I make for my pet?
I believe in helping an animal to rehab using the right therapist who is trained to work with the animals. The wrong person can hurt the animal more than help
I have seen great benefit to my own pets and those of my friends from the work of physical therapists. The practitioner I take my dog to spends more time with him than the vet can and in some cases makes more detailed observations, and teaches me what to do to strengthen his supporting muscles and improve his flexibility. I have seen greater improvement in his condition from her work than from the actions of my vet, although the vet's tools are unique and valuable in their own right. The ideal approach is a partnership. All pet owners should have the opportunity to take advantage of all the different skills available from qualified practitioners.
The greed and the fear is the same thing we see in the human medical field.
Let people choose.
physical therapist are going to do a dog much more good than a vet. By limiting this to vets you will have a huge number of people who won't be able to afford to help their dogs.
Physical therapy for animals should be the owner's choice. We support Trish Pennick and her therapy group. She has helped countless families and their dogs!