" As a sports physio-therapist with 20 years experience, I have attended many post graduate courses. This is one of the best organized and well run courses I have ever attended. Arlene is an enthusiastic and very knowledgeable educator, with a passion for what she does. I would highly recommend ARI for anyone who has an interest in working with the equine world." - Randy Goodman,B.Sc.P.T., Dip.Sports PT President, Pinnacle Sports Physiotherapy

" The Animal Rehabilitation Institute has provided me with a very comprehensive post graduate certification program in Equine Rehabilitation therapy that I have been able to incorporate immediately into my physiotherapy practice at home. Arlene has brought together an amazing staff of world renowned professionals and provides a beautiful setting, functional classrooms, and great hands on workshops. You will not be disappointed!" Andrea L. Scott. M.A., BMR-PT, Certified Equine Rehabilitation Therapist.

News and Events

Melissa King, DVM was recent awarded the Storm Cat Career Development Award by the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation. Dr. King will be working on a study of the role of underwater treadmill exercise in diminishing the development of osteoarthritis.

Upcoming Classes

  September 18-20, 2010       Equine Anatomy in Clay Workshop

  September 21-26, 2010     Equine Massage Therapy Certification

  October 9-14, 2010   Introduction to Equine Rehabilitation

October 15-18, 2010 Rehabilitation Techniques Module

Coming in 2011
New Advanced Canine Rehab course

Spring 2011
    Meridian Therapy Courses


Arlene White
Founder of ARI
Committed to quality education for Professional Animal Rehab Therapists

 

 

Courses are taught at The Animal Rehabilitation Institute, a beautifully landscaped 10-acre facility located in Palm Beach County, Florida.

Certification for Veterinary Technicians
& Physical Therapy Assistants


$4,300.00 
(prepay option save $125.00)

    The Certification track consists of these modules: (additional requirements of exams and case studies must be completed)

See the Class Schedule for class dates.

Introduction to Equine Rehabilitation Therapy

$1850.00
(6 days with Arlene White)

• Anatomy In Clay, Biomechanics, Form & Function
• Core Concepts of Physiology, Neurology, Gait                     Assessment and Physiotherapy
• Developmental Disorders
• Common Injuries, Prevention and Treatment Options

(see course description for syllabus)

Rehabilitation Techniques  Module

$1,175.00
(4 days with Arlene White)

• Therapeutic Modalities
• Therapeutic Exercise
• Massage , MFR, 
• Static and Dynamic Stretching, 
• Rehabilitation Techniques: Taping &                 Proprioceptive Retraining, 
• Core Muscle Activation 
• Client Communication & Records


Equine Athletics Module

$1275.00
(4 days:  Dr. Melissa King, DVM, Dr. Anna Firshman, DVM,
Dr. Narelle Stubbs, PT, & Dr. Hilary Clayton, DVM)

• Advanced Gait Analysis & Lameness Evaluation 
• Latest Orthopedic Veterinary Medicine Techniques
• Basic Neuromuscular Physiology/Anatomy
• Common Equine Neurologic Conditions
• Common Equine Muscle Disorders (myopathies)
• Neurologic Examination/Practical
• Using Video for Gait Assessment
• Current Research in Equine Rehabilitation
• Structure, Function & Kinesiology
• Conditioning of the Elite Equine Athlete
• Strength Training



This certification is offered only to Veterinary Technicians and Physical Therapist Assistants.

Upon completion of Introduction to Equine Rehabilitation Therapy, Veterinarian Technicians and Physical Therapist Assistants advance through the certification program as follows:
Rehabilitation Techniques Module
Equine Athletics Module
Exams & Case Study

 

 

Rehabilitaiton Therapy and treatment is not a substitute for Veterinary care.

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