Content:
The webinar will look at the changes in biomechanics of Thoracic and pelvic limb amputees, what to look for in assessment of newly operated and established amputees and Rehabilitation options.
Lecturer:
Kim qualified as a Chartered Physiotherapist in 2000 and then spent approximately 10 years working
with human patients. In particular, she focused on hospital inpatients and respiratory physiotherapy, including ICU and emergency care.
Kim subsequently undertook a Post Graduate Diploma in Veterinary Physiotherapy at the Royal
Veterinary College, London. Since 2012 she worked part time as a Veterinary Physiotherapist at Davies Vet Specialists while also providing a mobile
physiotherapy service to veterinary practices and pet carers closer to her home. Since 2016 Kim came on board to help develop the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Service from the ground up at The Ralph Veterinary Referral Centre, which finally opened its doors in February 2019.
As Head of the service, Kim has been hands-on treating a variety of patients in multiple disciplines including neurology, orthopaedics, internal medicine, dentistry and emergency and critical care. She also makes splints and other supports for dogs and cats. This is in addition to also developing care pathways to integrate physiotherapy within the other areas of the hospital and building the rehab department with the addition of more ACPAT Physiotherapists and a Rehabilitation Nurse. She also hopes to undertake research that contributes to the ongoing improvement of small animal physiotherapy care, both at The Ralph and beyond.
Kim shares her home with her cats: Jess, Tom and Bod.
Please Note: there is a short lag at the beginning of the lecture where the recording starts however all content is intact.