We are pleased to announce we are holding our annual seminar on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th October 2024
Both in person and virtual tickets will be available. The presentations will also be recorded for you to access for up to 6 weeks after the event.
As always, members are able to take advantage of our exclusive early bird offer. This will run until 2nd September – so get booking soon! All bookings will be via our website.
We can’t wait to see you all and are really looking forward to an exciting event!
- Woodland Grange: Leamington Spa https://www.woodlandgrange.com/
- Woodland Grange offers the best of all worlds – a rich heritage dating back to Victorian times with contemporary facilities ranging from complimentary, superfast internet access to a state-of-the-art fitness room, sauna and Jacuzzi. All of our meeting spaces have air conditioning, soundproofing, natural daylight and blackout facilities, as well as state-of-the-art technology such as 100 MB free Wi-Fi, touch screen in-room computers, data projectors, DVD and audio technology. Refreshments, stationery, flipcharts, phones and whiteboards are all included as standard, with no hidden extras.
- If you wish to stay the night, please book your room directly with the venue, informing them you are attending the ACPAT seminar for a significantly reduced rate.
- Saturday 19th October: Small Animal Day
Matthew Shackleton BSc (Hons) MScVetPhys PGCert PTLLS MIRVAP(VP)
Lessons from the zoo: The future role of the physiotherapist and how zoo management can influence our everyday case
Christoffer Diehl Certified Prosthetist-Orthotist (CPO), CEO Scandi Orthopedic
Orthotic rehabilitation and stabilisation after injuried and surgery. 3D scanning and 3D printing custom made othotics
Tracy Carter DVM BSc MRCVS
Common Skill Patterns in Working Dogs - Considerations for Injury and Conditioning
Alan Danielski DVM, MRCVS, PhD, DipECVS, European and RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
Humeral intracondylar fissure, a new revolutionary approach to its treatment
Dr Katie Smithers BVSc CertAVP(VA), PGCertVPS, MRCVS, RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Veterinary Anaesthesia, Veterinary Surgeon and Director at Faith Referrals
Problems and Possibilities with pharmacological pain management in companion animals
MSc project presentations
Lizzie Crickmore BSc Physiotherapy, MSc Veterinary Physiotherapy, ACPAT Cat A
Is a smartphone goniometer as reliable as a universal plastic goniometer at measuring stifle joint angles in healthy dogs?
Holly Bluck BSc Physiotherapy, MSc Veterinary Physiotherapy, ACPAT Cat A
Title TBC
- Sunday 20th October: Equine Day
Dr Russell MacKechnie-Guire PhD, BHSI, BSc (Hons), FHEA, Associate Professor in Biomechanics
Training Aids: more than just prescription, what is the practical application?
Ben Benson AWCF Farrier
The Farriers role in influencing equine posture and injury prevention
Dr Vicki Walker PhD, Msc, BSc (hons) Senior Lecturer in Equine Performance and Rehabilitation
The biomechanical effects of polework exercise and the practical implications for training and rehabilitation
Andy Fiske-Jackson BVSc MVetMed FHEA DipECVS MRCVS RCVS Specialist in Equine Surgery
Can we reduce the risk of digital flexor tendon injuries and how can we optimise healing
MSc project presentations
Stella Zhang BSc (Ex&Sp.Sc), MSc Physiotherapy, MSc Veterinary Physiotherapy, MCSP, ACPAT Cat A
Association between clinical signs of back pain and epaxial muscle asymmetry in Flat and National Hunt Racehorses
Victoria McMahon BSc Physiotherapy, MSc Veterinary Physiotherapy, ISCP, ACPAT Cat A
Occupational injury in veterinary physiotherapists working with horses: a cross-sectional study'
- ACPAT Annual AGM: takes place on Sunday 20th October prior to lunch. Your chance to come and meet your committee
- Charity: This years raffle will be raising money for NFRSA (National Foundation for Retired Service Animals) - https://www.nfrsa.org.uk/