Description
Adapt human physical therapy techniques to increase function and mobility of joints and muscles in animals. The goal of physical therapy for animals is to improve quality of life and decrease pain. Cooperate with veterinarians and owners to design a physiotherapy treatment and care package.
Alternative labels
treat animals using physiotherapy
apply physiotherapy to animals
use physiotherapy for treatment of animal
use physiotherapy for treatments of animals
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Use physiotherapy for treatment of animals is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Animal physiotherapist: Animal physiotherapists provide a therapeutic treatment following veterinary diagnosis or referral. They concentrate on the application of physical therapy and exercise procedures to support animal rehabilitation after a surgery or an injury, aiming to return the animals to normal function and/or maintain performance inaccordance with national legislation.
Optional skill
Use physiotherapy for treatment of animals is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Animal therapist: Animal therapists provide a therapeutic treatment following veterinary diagnosis or referral.
Alternative animal therapist: Alternative animal therapists investigate sick or injured small and large animals and provide an alternative healing treatment. They may use homeopathy or acupuncture and other alternative medicines or methods to heal the animal. Alternative animal therapists also advise treatments which strengthen the self-healing powers of animals.
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