British Veterinary Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Association
Continuing professional development for Veterinary surgeons, physiotherapists and nurses
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BVBA (British Veterinary Behaviour Association) Study Day
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What can we expect from the virtual BSAVA Congress 2021? veterinary-practice.com
ECVSMR meeting Saturday February 27th.
If you are joining us or looking forward to catching up on-demand, give us a like. We can’t wait to show you our NEW virtual BSAVA congress – see you tomorrow 🎉
Come along to our virtual exhibition at Congress featuring Dechra US, IMV imaging GB & Ireland, Royal Canin and loads more!
Have a look at the exhibitor list and plan which booths you’d like to visit ➡️ ow.ly/uKAH50E0Zsu
Each morning join us for our fantastic keynote lectures with Jenny Campbell, Dr Ranj Singh, Lucy Cooke and Derek Mills!
With a variety of backgrounds from an award winning explorer, TV presenter and NHS Doctor to Dragon’s Den star, there’s sure to be something of interest to you.
Wednesday 24th March
ONLINE
All Welcome!
Fantastic Line-Up!
More information: www.bvba-org.co.uk/news-and-events
To Book: www.thewebinarvet.com/pages/bvba-study-day-tickets/
Be sure to take a break from lectures and join us for some downtime! Take a look at what you can get involved with: ow.ly/LxJ050E0mVo
In this week's Congress Diary entry, Ian shares his ‘top tips’ for getting the most out of Congress 💡 ow.ly/LDsf50DXtS8
Remember these courses are FREE for BSAVA members!
Find out more and book now 👉 ow.ly/dTtK50DPZi6
Tendinopathies across the species, free to register, one day Zoom meeting.
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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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