Table of Contents

1. Anatomy and physiology, comparative anatomy, skeletal system, muscular system, fascia, systems in brief-circulatory, lymphatic, skin, neuromuscular physiology 2. How a dog moves, Muscles, Observations of possible muscular issues, Muscle Chart 3. Exercise/activity preparation, exercise and conditioning for dog and handler, movement of the jumping dog, warming up, pre and post event massage, passive movement, how to recognise and manage minor muscular injur 4. Rehabilitation techniques, appropriate exercise, passive movement and its role in rehabilitation, hydrotherapy 5. Massage and physical therapy, history of animal massage, techniques and effects, contraindications, treatment of lesions/injuries and scarring 6. Common pathologies, arthritis, OCD etc.