TY - BOOK AU - McGowan, Catherine M. TI - Animal Physiotherapy: : Assessment, Treatment and Rehabilitation of Animals SN - 9780470751183 PY - 2007/// PB - Wiley KW - Animal physiotherpy N1 - e-book from wiley N2 - Animal Physiotherapy is an essential reference guide for physiotherapists looking to apply the proven benefits of physiotherapy to the treatment of companion and performance animals. Animal Physiotherapy is a growing profession of physiotherapists who have broadened their expertise from the well-established human sphere to animals. The positive perception of physiotherapy in the human sphere, together with an increased awareness of options and expertise available for animals has resulted in a strong demand for physiotherapy for animals. For the physiotherapist this book provides essential applied background information on animal behaviour, nutrition, biomechanics and exercise physiology. For veterinarians and others who work with animals, the book reviews the scientific principles behind the practice of physiotherapy, and what it can achieve. UR - http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9780470751183 ER -