Did You Know That NAVP Offer Student Membership? |
July 2020
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Some recent reviews from our current student membership include:
Being a student member of the NAVP has been so useful to me over the past few months. I take great comfort in knowing that the NAVP will be there to support me if needed, and have regularly answered questions to help guide me in my studies. (Year 2 BSc)
I have found the student talks invaluable for helping to synthesize the academic knowledge learnt during my course, and the practical work of a Veterinary Physiotherapist. (Year 2 BSc)
If you are currently an eligible veterinary physiotherapy student, come and join us!
Being a student member of the NAVP has been so useful to me over the past few months. I take great comfort in knowing that the NAVP will be there to support me if needed, and have regularly answered questions to help guide me in my studies. (Year 2 BSc)
I have found the student talks invaluable for helping to synthesize the academic knowledge learnt during my course, and the practical work of a Veterinary Physiotherapist. (Year 2 BSc)
If you are currently an eligible veterinary physiotherapy student, come and join us!
Webinar Series |
May 2020
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NAVP has been putting together a series of webinars to help replace some of the previously scheduled CPD. It has been a great team effort, showcasing the expertise of our members as well as supporting others through this trying time. Not only have the opportunities to learn been welcomed, but we have also had fantastic feedback about the increased sense of community within the association. We are extremely proud of all NAVP members for coming together throughout this period, and doing what's best for the many whilst continuing to look after each other. Details for the next webinar on respiratory physiotherapy for small animals are below if you would like to come and join in.
NAVP Welfare Booklet |
May 2020
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The NAVP have produced a welfare booklet and a special additional COVID-19 supplement for their members to better help them cope with mental and physical stress. It has been compiled by one of our own members, which makes the advice and information even more relevant because it comes from someone who truly understands the profession and the pressures we can encounter on a daily basis. Members can access these documents via their log-ins on the website.
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NAVP Advice Leaflets |
April 2020
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The NAVP have produced a series of informative flyers designed to help provide advice whilst emphasising key principles of veterinary physiotherapy. You can find these in the files below. The flyers also feature on the NAVP Facebook page so come and give us a 'like' if you haven't already here!
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British Veterinary Association Statement |
April 2020
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Helpful Advice For Your Dogs During COVID-19 |
April 2020
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Farriery Information During the Coronavirus Outbreak |
March 2020
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The British Farriers and Blacksmiths Association (BFBA), in liaison with David Mountford (Chief Executive Officer of BEVA), Jeanette Allen (Chief Executive of The Horse Trust), Roly Owers (Chief Executive Officer of World Horse Welfare) and Jan Rogers (Director of Research and Policy at The Horse Trust), have provided guidance for registered farriers during this incredibly difficult time to ensure that the welfare of equines is maintained whilst strictly adhering to the biosecurity and social distancing recommendations provided by the government.
It is mutually agreed that farriery is considered essential work. Yesterday (24th March 2020) the Farrier’s Registration Council confirmed that DEFRA had agreed to registered farriers continuing to practise farriery notwithstanding the current restrictions in place due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The BFBA consider that unnecessary travel should be avoided and registered farriers are asked to consider each appointment according to the following system -
RED - Farrier Should Attend - crucial hoofcare - to not attend a regular hoofcare appointments would have serious detrimental effects, promote discomfort and cause pain. This includes care of foals.
AMBER - Farrier Should Consider Delaying Where Possible – advisory hoofcare – where the timing of regular hoofcare appointments is an important factor in maintaining soundness. Consideration must be given as to whether the timescale between appointments can be extended without the equine becoming a ‘red’.
GREEN – Farrier Should Not Attend - non crucial hoofcare – these include equines whose hoofcare cycles can be easily extended without any long-term detrimental effects.
Whilst at the appointment -
Farriers should call ahead to verify that no-one present is ill or has been in contact with anyone who is ill. Furthermore, no more than one owner or carer should be in attendance at appointments and should tie the horse up and then immediately move away to a safe distance to allow the farrier to work.
Registered farriers fall into a unique group who provide essential care for equines. Up to date advice can be found on the BFBA website – www.bfba.co.uk or by contacting the BFBA Head Office on 024 76 696595, email headoffice@bfba.co.uk. All registered farriers have a Registration Card (which is available upon request) and are listed on the Farriers Registration Council website - https://www.farrier-reg.gov.uk/ - and by following the ‘Find a Farrier’ link.
It is mutually agreed that farriery is considered essential work. Yesterday (24th March 2020) the Farrier’s Registration Council confirmed that DEFRA had agreed to registered farriers continuing to practise farriery notwithstanding the current restrictions in place due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The BFBA consider that unnecessary travel should be avoided and registered farriers are asked to consider each appointment according to the following system -
RED - Farrier Should Attend - crucial hoofcare - to not attend a regular hoofcare appointments would have serious detrimental effects, promote discomfort and cause pain. This includes care of foals.
AMBER - Farrier Should Consider Delaying Where Possible – advisory hoofcare – where the timing of regular hoofcare appointments is an important factor in maintaining soundness. Consideration must be given as to whether the timescale between appointments can be extended without the equine becoming a ‘red’.
GREEN – Farrier Should Not Attend - non crucial hoofcare – these include equines whose hoofcare cycles can be easily extended without any long-term detrimental effects.
Whilst at the appointment -
Farriers should call ahead to verify that no-one present is ill or has been in contact with anyone who is ill. Furthermore, no more than one owner or carer should be in attendance at appointments and should tie the horse up and then immediately move away to a safe distance to allow the farrier to work.
Registered farriers fall into a unique group who provide essential care for equines. Up to date advice can be found on the BFBA website – www.bfba.co.uk or by contacting the BFBA Head Office on 024 76 696595, email headoffice@bfba.co.uk. All registered farriers have a Registration Card (which is available upon request) and are listed on the Farriers Registration Council website - https://www.farrier-reg.gov.uk/ - and by following the ‘Find a Farrier’ link.
Healthy Pets Article |
March 2020
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NAVP recently produced an article helping to explain more about animal physiotherapy and the principles of how it can be used to help to rehabilitate pets with various different musculoskeletal or neurological conditions. It was published in the Mail on Sunday's Healthy Pet Guide on March 1st but a copy of the article can also be found below.
| Animal physiotherapy article Mail on Sunday |
Crufts 2020 |
March 2020
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We met lots of lovely dogs and their owners at Crufts 2020 - see the NAVP Facebook page for more visitors to our stand. A huge thank you to the members who manned the stand over the four days.
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Canine Behaviour CPD Opportunity |
February 2020
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5 - 8 March 2020, The NEC Birmingham
The World’s Greatest Dog Show!
Visit the NAVP at Stand 76 Hall 1
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THU 5 MAR 2020 Toy and Utility
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SAT 7 MAR 2020 Working and Pastoral
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SUN 8 MAR 2020 Terrier and Hound
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Come and see us at the London Vet Show! |
November 2019
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NAVP will once again be attending the London Vet Show at Excel on 14th and 15th November. We look forward to representing the association and its members to the veterinary profession, and networking with colleagues. If you are coming to LVS be sure to come and meet us on our stand!
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NAVP Conference 2019 |
November 2019
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A big thank you to all who attended Conference 2019; the speakers who shared their knowledge, the delegates who tackled the wind and rain to get there, and the trade stands which always help to make the day. We look forward to seeing you all again next year.
The NAVP Launch a Student Member Category |
September 2019
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The National Association of Veterinary Physiotherapists (NAVP) have added a student membership category with the aim of supporting veterinary physiotherapy students in their studies.
As a veterinary physiotherapy degree student, the decision to train as a veterinary physiotherapist means that you have chosen to become part of a profession. The NAVP believe that students would benefit from early integration into their professional association. This gives you as a student the advantage of understanding the expectations, requirements and current industry news of the Veterinary Physiotherapy profession.
Benefits of Student Membership include access to experienced practicing veterinary physiotherapists, practical and theory information including links to research that will be useful to your training. Student membership is not compulsory, but we believe that additional support is invaluable to those studying for a profession in which many of the graduates will be self-employed.
NAVP members already provide clinical support to many of the VP degree courses and will always continue to work closely with education providers. In line with the criteria for membership of the NAVP, students who wish to apply must be studying on a university validated undergraduate or postgraduate degree course.
For further details, please click on the Contact Us page or contact Laura Stevens NAVP Secretary navpsec@yahoo.co.uk.
Applications are welcome from students studying Veterinary Physiotherapy degrees at:
As a veterinary physiotherapy degree student, the decision to train as a veterinary physiotherapist means that you have chosen to become part of a profession. The NAVP believe that students would benefit from early integration into their professional association. This gives you as a student the advantage of understanding the expectations, requirements and current industry news of the Veterinary Physiotherapy profession.
Benefits of Student Membership include access to experienced practicing veterinary physiotherapists, practical and theory information including links to research that will be useful to your training. Student membership is not compulsory, but we believe that additional support is invaluable to those studying for a profession in which many of the graduates will be self-employed.
NAVP members already provide clinical support to many of the VP degree courses and will always continue to work closely with education providers. In line with the criteria for membership of the NAVP, students who wish to apply must be studying on a university validated undergraduate or postgraduate degree course.
For further details, please click on the Contact Us page or contact Laura Stevens NAVP Secretary navpsec@yahoo.co.uk.
Applications are welcome from students studying Veterinary Physiotherapy degrees at:
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Harper Adams University
Writtle University College Nottingham University Moreton Morrell College Berkshire College of Agriculture |
BSc and PgDip
PgDip MVetPhys PgDip BSc BSc |
All years
All years Year 4 students All years All years Year 3 students |
NAVP Conference 2019 Speakers Announced |
July 2019
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This year's NAVP Conference is being held on November 2nd 2019 in Dunchurch, Warwickshire, and it features yet another brilliant line up of speakers with a mix of veterinary specialists and experienced physiotherapists. The conference is open to all so why not come along and join us for a day of exciting CPD. Details of the full timetable and speaker biographies can be found in the files below, or for more information please refer to our home page here.
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Foundation Course in Equine Massage |
July 2019
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Six NAVP students (MSc and BSc) have recently spent 3 days in Devon with Helen Tompkins doing the ATSL foundation massage course. The students practised on each other, worked on horses to develop their massage skills and received theory lectures. There was some really effective, empathetic, and fluid massage performed by the end of the three days and the horses loved it!
Two more courses are running this year but spaces are limited. For information on further dates please contact Helen Tompkins MSc (An Manip), MSc (Vet Phys), Dip ITEC (Equine) MMAA, MNAVP, MESMA: 01598 710723 (evenings) or 07970 619906.
Two more courses are running this year but spaces are limited. For information on further dates please contact Helen Tompkins MSc (An Manip), MSc (Vet Phys), Dip ITEC (Equine) MMAA, MNAVP, MESMA: 01598 710723 (evenings) or 07970 619906.
Accredited Clinical Educator course - NAVP's commitment to student success |
June 2019
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The National Association of Veterinary Physiotherapists (NAVP) provides external clinical tutors and placement providers as support to BSc and PgD Veterinary Physiotherapy degree courses. We are committed to enhancing the students learning by providing tutors who are experienced, practicing veterinary physiotherapists.
We firmly believe that using industry experience gives students access to those who have put theory into practice and can provide a platform of knowledge which is not available to the newly qualified graduate. Whilst some education providers may choose to bring newly qualified graduates into a teaching role for basic techniques, it will be the experienced veterinary physiotherapist that provides the link between the techniques and how they are applied to the individual cases.
NAVP policy is that members who wish to become external clinical tutors and placement providers must have at least two years practical experience and have completed the Accredited Clinical Educators (ACE) course before they are listed as a clinical tutor/placement provider. The ACE course delivered by the NAVP for their members is accredited by NOCN.
We firmly believe that using industry experience gives students access to those who have put theory into practice and can provide a platform of knowledge which is not available to the newly qualified graduate. Whilst some education providers may choose to bring newly qualified graduates into a teaching role for basic techniques, it will be the experienced veterinary physiotherapist that provides the link between the techniques and how they are applied to the individual cases.
NAVP policy is that members who wish to become external clinical tutors and placement providers must have at least two years practical experience and have completed the Accredited Clinical Educators (ACE) course before they are listed as a clinical tutor/placement provider. The ACE course delivered by the NAVP for their members is accredited by NOCN.
Some of the members taking part in the recent ACE course
VET Festival - Tickets Still Available! |
June 2019
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VET Festival, 7-8 June, Loseley Park, Guildford, Surrey
Looking for a unique outdoor CPD event?
Looking for a unique outdoor CPD event?
Whether you are a nurse, vet, hydrotherapist, physiotherapist or work with small animals in any role, VET Festival offers you 2 full days of unrivalled CPD - 14 hours in total.
Tickets are still available so BOOK NOW. Make Vet Festival your chosen CPD event for 2019.
- Over 100 sessions across 2 days
- 13 streams including Orthopaedics, Neurology, Pain Management and Exotics
- Wellness Hub – featuring Vetlife sessions plus yoga and massage
- Family Hub - bring young children and listen to the CPD whilst caring for your young ones
Tickets are still available so BOOK NOW. Make Vet Festival your chosen CPD event for 2019.
NAVP members get a 15% discount – go to the Members Only page on the website www.navp.co.uk
NAVP Member's Army Talk
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April 2019
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One of our members, Emma-Jayne Bailey who runs Transition Veterinary Physiotherapy based in the East Midlands, was lucky enough to visit the Army Dressage Team and the Army Development Squad for their first training weekend. Her talk covered research into the conformation of dressage horses and discussed the use of veterinary physiotherapy, ground work and ridden exercises to compliment a training programme specific to competition horses. NAVP wishes both teams all the best for the 2019 season!
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Crufts 2019 - a great success for NAVP
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March 2019
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Thank you to all those who helped make Crufts 2019 a success for NAVP. Thanks to the expertise of Emma Box, Charlie Coyle, Helen Lightfoot, Barbara Boross, Pauline Hughes, and Kate Stringer, the show proved to be a great success for the association, helping to promote members and excellence in veterinary physiotherapy.
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Crufts - the world's greatest dog show!
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February 2019
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Cruft's is running from 7th-10th March 2019. If you are attending, be sure to come along and visit the NAVP on stand 76 Hall 1.
VET Festival discount for NAVP members
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February 2019
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VET Festival are offering a discount to NAVP members booking tickets for this outdoor CPD event in June. To find the special member discount code, please log in to the members only area of the website and browse the CPD page for further information.
AHPR provides further information on professional regulation
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January 2019
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The Animal Health Professions Register (AHPR) have received information from the RCVS in relation to the future regulation of veterinary paraprofessionals. In summary, the RCVS have suggested to DEFRA they wish to adopt two models by which they could regulate veterinary paraprofessionals. One being the Associate model where individuals will join an RCVS associate register (similar to the Registered Vet Nurse Associate Register) and be directly regulated by the RCVS, and the other being the Accreditation model where RCVS would grant accredited status to existing organisations (i.e. AHPR). Associate status or Accredited status will depend on the procedures being undertaken by paraprofessionals and their level of training.
AHPR will continue to exist to represent and regulate animal health professionals. As and when new legislation and/or alternative regulatory options are decided upon by Government and the RCVS, then the impact on paraprofessionals, the role of AHPR and its functions will be reviewed. By being part of AHPR you are at the heart of the industry negotiations and in an enviably strong position should either, or both, models, be adopted as part of the legislative changes. AHPR is an important stakeholder in the RCVS’ discussions and more information will be available to NAVP members at the AGM on March 27th.
AHPR will continue to exist to represent and regulate animal health professionals. As and when new legislation and/or alternative regulatory options are decided upon by Government and the RCVS, then the impact on paraprofessionals, the role of AHPR and its functions will be reviewed. By being part of AHPR you are at the heart of the industry negotiations and in an enviably strong position should either, or both, models, be adopted as part of the legislative changes. AHPR is an important stakeholder in the RCVS’ discussions and more information will be available to NAVP members at the AGM on March 27th.
Global wellness guru joins clinical experts for VET Festival
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January 2019
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With only a few weeks remaining before the end of the 15% discount offer on tickets, VET Festival have revealed details of the fantastic speaker panel for this two-day CPD event on 7-8 June 2019. Please see the attached file for more information.
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Come along and see us at London Vet Show |
November 2018
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NAVP will once again be represented at London Vet Show next week on November 15th and 16th at Excel. We will be on stand EQ91 so pop along and see us if you are attending the show. We look forward to meeting you and answering any questions you may have about the National Association of Veterinary Physiotherapists.
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VET Festival 7-8 June 2019 in Surrey |
November 2018
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VET Festival is a world-class CPD programme across 13 streams, featuring international pioneering speakers offering practical, clinically relevant advice.
Whether you are a vet, nurse, practice manager, rehabilitation professional or student, the programme offers something for every professional involved with small animal veterinary medicine.
We understand how overwhelming it can be to keep up-to-date with an explosion of knowledge, techniques and drug availability, plus business concerns and client demands. The programme is designed to help you deal with these challenges head on.
Whether you are a vet, nurse, practice manager, rehabilitation professional or student, the programme offers something for every professional involved with small animal veterinary medicine.
We understand how overwhelming it can be to keep up-to-date with an explosion of knowledge, techniques and drug availability, plus business concerns and client demands. The programme is designed to help you deal with these challenges head on.
Book your place and see the full conference programme at www.vetfestival.co.uk
NAVP Conference 2018
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October 2018
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NAVP would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who attended this years Conference. The speakers: Hannah Capon MRCVS, Anna Webb, Melanie Watson, and Jan Lloyd Jones, each passionate about their subject, inspired the delegates to ‘think outside the box’ and shared with us knowledge that is certainly food for thought. Thank you everyone!
Next years Conference date will be announced on the website soon and we look forward to seeing you all again next year.
Next years Conference date will be announced on the website soon and we look forward to seeing you all again next year.
NAVP Welcomes New Graduates to the Association
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October 2018
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Congratulations to all the graduates of Veterinary Physiotherapy degrees who over the past few weeks have celebrated their achievement at various Graduation Ceremonies.
Moreton Morrell BSc Veterinary Physiotherapy graduates this week celebrated their award at the Graduation Ceremony held in the beautiful old church of St Marys in Warwick. Their achievement culminated in the graduates reciting the Declaration of Professional Registration which was presided over by the NAVP Chair.
Moreton Morrell BSc Veterinary Physiotherapy graduates this week celebrated their award at the Graduation Ceremony held in the beautiful old church of St Marys in Warwick. Their achievement culminated in the graduates reciting the Declaration of Professional Registration which was presided over by the NAVP Chair.
Accredited Clinical Educators Course - Graduates 2018
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October 2018
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We are pleased to announce that the NAVP members who attended the 2018 ACE course successfully completed and have been awarded their Certificates by the awarding body NOCN.
By 2020 NAVP members who wish to tutor or take students for placement must have completed the Accredited Clinical Educators course (ACE). This course is specifically designed for those who tutor or offer placements to Veterinary Physiotherapy students and comprises of 3 days of training plus home study. To complete the course all 3 days must be attended.
Dates for the 2019 course have been confirmed as May 11th and 12th, June 8th. For further information and to book a place please contact Laura Stevens: navpsec@yahoo.co.uk
By 2020 NAVP members who wish to tutor or take students for placement must have completed the Accredited Clinical Educators course (ACE). This course is specifically designed for those who tutor or offer placements to Veterinary Physiotherapy students and comprises of 3 days of training plus home study. To complete the course all 3 days must be attended.
Dates for the 2019 course have been confirmed as May 11th and 12th, June 8th. For further information and to book a place please contact Laura Stevens: navpsec@yahoo.co.uk
NAVP CPD Day: Approaches to equine remedial exercise prescription
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August 2018
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On the 22nd September 2018, NAVP are hosting a CPD day open to all covering the application of theoretical principles to developing remedial exercise protocols that can be adapted to be case specific to the individual. The day will look at some common conditions and approaches to corrective exercise prescription and practical options in terms of ground or ridden exercises. Every case is treated on an individual basis and it is essential for the practitioner to be able to design a specific programme which enhances treatment and recovery of the individual patient. This CPD will develop your skills, knowledge and understanding of therapeutic exercise for the equine.
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NAVP Conference 2018
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June 2018
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Saturday 13th October 2018 at Dunchurch Park Hotel and Conference Centre, Rugby Road, Dunchurch, CV22 6QW
Come and join us again for the 2018 NAVP Conference in Warwickshire. The conference is open to all (not just NAVP members) and the ticket price includes all refreshments and lunch, a conference pack with speaker notes, as well as a certificate of attendance for CPD purposes if required. Overnight accommodation is available at the hotel if required and students should bring their student ID card with them to gain entry. Topics and speakers for this year include:
Come and join us again for the 2018 NAVP Conference in Warwickshire. The conference is open to all (not just NAVP members) and the ticket price includes all refreshments and lunch, a conference pack with speaker notes, as well as a certificate of attendance for CPD purposes if required. Overnight accommodation is available at the hotel if required and students should bring their student ID card with them to gain entry. Topics and speakers for this year include:
- Hannah Capon: 'Are we running before we should be walking?' The often overlooked management strategies for canine arthritis.
- Janet Lloyd-Jones: 'So what else can you do with low level LASER therapy?' A wider appreciation of the conditions and species that can be treated with LLLT.
- Melanie Watson: 'Training horses for force-free, voluntary participation in veterinary procedures'. How to train animals in an ethical way to make tricky veterinary situations easier and safer for all involved.
- Anna Webb: You are what you eat! Exploring how to optimise natural health with species appropriate diets and a new science based approach called nutrigenomics.
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Further information on speakers can be found in the flyer above and to reserve your place, please email navpsec@yahoo.co.uk.
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Trimbio will be at the conference again offering equipment servicing for practitioners whilst you attend the event. Bring your machines with you and have them serviced and ready for collection at the end of the day preventing any 'down time' without your equipment. Please see the leaflet opposite for further details and contact Trimbio directly to book your service requirements.
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We also have the Big Dog Bed Company, which designs and manufactures an ever expanding range of equipment appropriate for veterinary physiotherapists, hydrotherapists etc. The equipment range includes floor and table top mats, proprioception tracks, and the highly flexible SafeRocker+. BDBCO.VET is part of the Big Dog Bed Company which manufactures the Active Recovery pressure relief bed for dogs with arthritis, joint issues or recovering from surgery. This bed is suitable for domestic use and in veterinary practices for dogs that are recumbent for extended periods. Please see the leaflet opposite for more information on their products and find out more at the event.
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