Canine Physical Rehabilitation with Practical Training
This course is designed to enhance the small animal, physical rehabilitation skills of veterinary and para-veterinary professionals. This course is best suited to appropriately qualified veterinary hospital staff, who work in clinics where surgeries are performed and where the use of these treatment modalities can be used, to improve the surgical outcomes for the hospital patients. This course is also designed to teach the participants on how they can assist their patients and clients in the conservative management of a number of orthopaedic and neurological conditions. Some clients cannot afford surgery, and not all patients are “good” surgical patients. In a world where clients are connected to the internet, they are looking to their veterinarians for alternatives and assistance, which will have a positive impact on their pet’s quality of life. If this is you, or your practice then sign up for this course.
About the course
Who is this course for:
Veterinarians, Veterinary Nurses and Animal Health Technicians who are registered with the South African Veterinary Council
Pre-requisites:
Participants must be suitably registered by the SAVC
Investment:
ZAR36 000 per participant Excluding VAT
ZAR41 400 Including VAT
Qualification:
SAVC CPD accredited: Earn 62 SAVC CPD points (applicable to veterinarians, veterinary physiotherapists, veterinary nurses and animal health technicians).
Duration:
Delegates will have twelve months to complete the theory element of the training and hand in their case studies, however the practical will take place on 7 pre-determined days over a 3 month period
Course Starts : GAUTENG DATES :
STARTS AUGUST 2025
Applicants to send their enquiries and CV to cpd@drtanyagrantham.co.za. EARN 62 SAVC CPD POINTS on completion
Places are limited to 10 participants at a time
There are three east payment options available
This course consists of 16 online theory modules, with 4 shorter, bonus lectures and 7 practical in-person (onsite) training days.
All the course material is made available upon registration and delegates are able to work through the material at their own pace. However, it is strongly advised that participants should work through the theory pertaining to the practical sessions, in advance of attending the practical sessions. To complete the course delegates are required to submit three case studies before the end of the course.
All modules include:-
- A professional lecture video compiled by Dr Tanya Grantham. Each module is broken down into the following sections
- Definition
- Anatomy and Biomechanics
- Aetiopathogensis
- Clinical Signs
- Diagnosis
- Surgical Options
- Management of the condition post operative and conservative
- Detailed course notes
- Research articles
- Exercise videos with instructions
The course is SAVC CPD Accredited. 62 CPD points are awarded on completion of the course. To receive all 62 CPD points participants must complete all the online modules (built in completion tracking), attend ALL the practical sessions and submit and pass three (3) case studies.
Online Theory Modules: (Worth 20 CPD points)
- Module 1 : Introduction and Terminology
- Module 2 : Canine Musculoskeletal and Mobility Examination
- Module 3 : Tissue Repair
- Module 4 : Canine Hip Dysplasia
- Module 5 : Elbow Dysplasia
- Module 6 : Intervertebral Disc Disease in Dogs
- Module 7 : Other Neurological Conditions
- Module 8 : Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease
- Module 9 : Medial Patella Luxation
- Module 10 : Soft Tissue Injuries
- Module 11 : Peripheral Nerve Injury and the amputee
- Module 12: The neurological examination
- Module 13: Basics of massage, acupressure and passive range of motion.
- Module 14: Basics of therapeutic laser
- Module 15: Basics of electrical therapy (TENS, NEMS etc.)
- Module 16: Basics of Hydrotherapy, swimming and the underwater treadmill.
Bonus Short Modules
- Module B1 : Multi-modal Pain Management
- Module B2 : Osteoarthritis
- Module B3 : Winning with Wobblers
- Module B4 : Respiratory Physiotherapy
Practical Sessions – 2025 Practical Sessions will be hosted in CAPE TOWN (Each practical session is worth 6 CPD points)
Practical sessions take place over Saturdays and Sundays and one Monday at Peninsula Veterinary Hospital located in Diep River, in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town. Attendance is compulsory in order to complete the course. Learning is hands-on. Every participant will get at least one patient to work on, on each of the practical days and will also learn through watching other participants work with their patients, and through discussions led by Dr Tanya Grantham.
- Practical Day 1: Gait Analysis and Lameness Saturday 06 September 2025. (Module 1, 2 and Bonus 1)
- Practical Day 2: Manual Therapy Sunday 07 September 2025 (Module 3 and Module 13)
- Practical Day 3: Basics of Electrotherapy (TENS, EMS, Photobiomodulation, Shockwave Therapy and Therapeutic Ultrasound. Monday 08 September 2025 (Module 14 and Module 15)
- Practical Day 4: Hind Limb Conditions Saturday 18 October 2025 (Module 4, 8 and 9)
- Practical Day 5: Forelimb Conditions Sunday 19 October 2025 (Module 5, B2 and 10)
- Practical Day 6: The Neuro Exam and Neurological Patient Sunday 08 November 2025 (Module 6, 7, 11, 12 and B3 )
- Practical Day 7: Hydrotherapy (Pool and Underwater Treadmill) Sunday 08 November 2025 (Module 16 and B4)
Practical Sessions – 2025 Practical Sessions will be hosted in GAUTENG (Each practical session is worth 6 CPD points)
- Practical Day 1: Manual Therapy Sunday 24 August 2025 (Module 3 and Module 13) At Pug Rescue in Benoni
- Practical Day 2: Basics of Electrotherapy (TENS, EMS, Photobiomodulation, Shockwave Therapy and Therapeutic Ultrasound. Sunday 31 August 2025 (Module 14 and Module 15) At Pug Rescue in Benoni
- Practical Day 3: Gait Analysis and Lameness Sunday 14 September 2025. (Module 1, 2 and Bonus 1) At Animal Health and Hydro Pretoria
- Practical Day 4: Hind Limb Conditions Sunday 21 September 2025. (Module 4, 8 and 9) At Animal Health and Hydro Pretoria
- Practical Day 5: Forelimb Conditions Sunday 5 October 2025 (Module 5, B2 and 10) At Animal Health and Hydro Pretoria
- Practical Day 6: The Neuro Exam and Neurological Patient Sunday 16 November 2025 (Module 6, 7, 11, 12 and B3 ) At Animal Health and Hydro Pretoria
- Practical Day 7: Hydrotherapy (Pool and Underwater Treadmill) Sunday 23 November 2025 (Module 16 and B4) At Animal Health and Hydro Benoni
Case Studies
To complete this course and receive your CPD points you are required to complete and pass three appropriate case studies.
Orthopaedic
Neurological
- Other (soft issue, fitness, weight-loss, another orthopaedic or neurological case)
To register for this course sign up online using the buttons below or send an email to CPD@drtanyagrantham.co.za. Financial assistance in the form of delayed payment terms, learnerships and/or internships are available from time to time. To find out if you are eligible for extended payment terms, a learnership or internship please send an enquiry with your CV to drtanya@ahah.co.za.
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If we consider human medicine, today it is standard practice that following an injury or surgery we are required to see a human Physiotherapist. As athletes we regularly consult with a team of professionals including trainers, coaches, Biokineticists and Physiotherapists to help with work and exercise related injuries, to improve form, reduce injury and to enhance performance. Veterinary Physiotherapists or Animal Physical Rehabilitation practitioners are able to assist animal athletes, working dogs and horses in much the same way to ensure that they are able to perform at their peak, for longer, by reducing the risk of injury.
Thanks to the internet our clients are doing their own research and many are looking for more options in the treatment of common conditions such as IVDD, and Hip Dysplasia to name only two of the many conditions a rehabilitation practitioner is able to treat and make a difference. Whether that is improving the outcome of a surgery, reducing pain, improving mobility and generally helping the patient have a better quality of life. By including Physical Rehabilitation as part of your service offering, within your practice, doctor, client and patient will benefit.
This is a highly practical and applicable course which can be used immediately in small animal practice, to help you improve the outcomes for your patients.