British Veterinary Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Association
Continuing professional development for Veterinary surgeons, physiotherapists and nurses
Timeline PhotosWe have just two places left on our brand new PGCert in Small Animal Diagnostic Imaging!
Starting in January, the aim is to provide participants with the knowledge and expertise they need to confidently and competently choose the most clinically relevant diagnostic imaging technique and to accurately interpret images obtained with radiography and ultrasonography.
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Timeline PhotosCome and showcase your work with the global veterinary profession at BSAVA Congress 2022! Submissions for the Clinical Abstract Sessions 2022 are open until 5pm on 8th November.
The Clinical Abstract can be on any veterinary subject, such as announcing the preliminary results of a new study, describing interesting cases or discussing new techniques. Oral and poster submissions are accepted.
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The Shoulder Conundrum; from the pet to the elite dog
Sunday 17th October 2021 - ONLINE
Introducing our fourth speaker for our 2021 CPD event;
Presenting and discussing cases - Lowri Davies BVSc Dip ACVSMR MRCVS RCVS Specialist in Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
Dr Lowri Davies graduated from Bristol Veterinary School in 1992 and developed her interest in sports medicine and rehabilitation whilst working in specialist equine practice. In 2004 she established the SMART Referral Centre – the first specialised sports medicine and rehabilitation clinic for small animals in the UK. The clinics have a large, Europe wide client base and Lowri regularly lectures around the world. She became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation in 2016 and is a past president of the British Veterinary Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine association. Lowri is also a member of the International Association for the Study of Pain, The Royal Society of Medicine and the British Veterinary Orthopaedic Association. Lowri has contributed to a number of texts on pain management and rehabilitation as well as authoring “Care of the Canine Athlete”.
When not at work, Lowri enjoys travelling - preferably somewhere she can climb a mountain, ski down a mountain or ride across several mountains.
The Shoulder Conundrum; from the pet to the elite dog
Sunday 17th October 2021 - ONLINE
Introducing our third speaker for our 2021 CPD event;
Speaking all things from the rehabilitation view - Amanda Morgan BSc. MSc. MCSP ACPAT A
Amanda qualified as a Chartered Physiotherapist in 2009 and went on to complete postgraduate studies in Veterinary Physiotherapy, specialising in equine and canine therapy. She has spent the last eight years working at SMART Specialist Veterinary Referrals in Swansea. Amanda is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Animal Therapy and is a member of the British Veterinary Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Association. When she's not working, Amanda enjoys long walks with her dog Cass and her horse Monty.
Timeline PhotosRegistration for BSAVA Congress 2022 opens soon!
Delivering a brand-new style of learning across a refreshed interactive CPD programme, Congress will take place at Manchester Central 24 – 26 March 2022, with an industry-wide exhibition, all under one roof.
As well as in-person, we’re bringing back our interactive virtual platform so you can take part in Congress from wherever you’d like!
To be the first to find out when tickets go on sale, register your interest now: ow.ly/xAou50Gmfw3
Timeline PhotosOur monthly Diagnostic Rounds, sponsored by VetCT, gives BSAVA members a free, live-streamed and interactive evening of interpretation of diagnostic images and test results.
The next one, ECG 101, takes place next week on 11th October with speaker Esther Barrett. Don't miss out! Book your place now 👉 ow.ly/4s3P50GdECA
The Shoulder Conundrum; from the pet to the elite dog
Sunday 17th October 2021 - ONLINE
Introducing our first speaker for our 2021 CPD event;
Speaking all things from the surgical view - Darryl L. Millis, DVM, DACVS, CCRP, DACVSMR, Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. Darryl Millis is Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, holds the prestigious endowed Acree Chair, and is Director of CARES Center for Veterinary Sports Medicine at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. A Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons and a founding charter Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dr. Millis has authored over 60 publications, 80 textbook chapters, and 110 abstracts/proceedings. Dr. Millis is a primary faculty member of the University of Tennessee Certificate Program in Canine Rehabilitation, is the author of Dog Owner’s Guide to Hip Dysplasia and a co-editor of the Essential Facts of Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine in Companion Animals; Textbook of Small Animal Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation and Essential Facts of Physiotherapy in Dogs and Cats, and has received the prestigious AVMA Career Achievement Award in Canine Research and the World Small Animal Veterinary Association Iams Paatsama Award. He currently serves as the Past President of the International Association of Veterinary Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy. In addition, he is the founder of MyLameDog.com, a resource for dog owners, and MyLameDogsVet.com, a resource for veterinarians, regarding common orthopedic conditions. His primary research interests include osteoarthritis and physical rehabilitation.
To sign up for this event please email: info@bvrsma.org.uk
Timeline PhotosOur next Emotional Resilience Skills course takes place on 7th October.
The programme is a half-day from 10:00–13:00 and is designed to equip participants with an understanding of the role emotional resilience plays in protecting our mental health.
This course is free to BSAVA members, £40 to non-members. Book your place now 👉 ow.ly/CiSi50GdSI8
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Member Benefits
- Access to Regular Online Clinical Club Discussion evenings
- Access to all Clinical Club Discussion Archives
- Your location will appear on the Members’ Map
- Access to the Members’ Library including Abstracts
- Monthly Case Study Presentations
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MISSION STATEMENT
Veterinary rehabilitation is a specialised field of veterinary medicine. Although this is a relatively new area, there is now growing interest and acceptance within the veterinary profession in the UK.
The benefits of proper rehabilitation are being recognised, and many veterinary surgeons and physiotherapists are beginning to use hydrotherapy and other forms of physiotherapy, as part of their post-operative and post-injury rehabilitation programme. It is also useful preventatively in certain orthopaedic conditions, and for management of obesity and other musculoskeletal/neurological problems.
Rehabilitation programmes must be developed and carried out by experts with a thorough knowledge of tissue healing times and protocols. Therapists need to be qualified practitioners, and members of The British Veterinary Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Association (BVRSMA.) Membership of BVRSMA is open to qualified veterinary surgeons and ACPAT physiotherapists. Veterinary nurses, veterinary students and physiotherapy students may become associate members.
The aims of the BVRSMA will be:
- To regulate the use of hydrotherapy, physiotherapy and rehabilitation to ensure it is performed by suitably qualified and experienced professionals
- To provide continuing professional development for veterinary surgeons, physiotherapists and veterinary nurses, and to provide training courses and certification in the UK.
- To maintain standards of excellence and ethics to and develop a code of practice
- To encourage and fund scientific research and evidence based clinical trials
- To promote the understanding, acceptance and integration of physiotherapy and rehabilitation within the veterinary profession.
- To achieve recognition from regulatory bodies such as the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.
- To be affiliated with other veterinary associations such as the British Small Animal Veterinary Association, British Equine Veterinary Association etc.
Lowri Davies
BVSc MRCVS CertVetAc (IVAS) ABVA CCRP
Rhona Warnock
BVMS(Hons) MRCVS CCRP CertSCVA
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