CAC Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Protocols Flashcards
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Which clinical sign indicates that a rehabilitation protocol needs to be scaled back following a chiropractic session?
Answer: Increased pain, guarding, or lameness after exercise
Worsening pain, guarding, or lameness signals tissue overload and requires the protocol to be reduced in intensity or frequency.
What is the therapeutic benefit of using a balance disc in canine post-chiropractic rehabilitation?
Answer: Challenges postural muscles and improves spinal stabilization
A balance disc provides an unstable surface that activates deep postural and paraspinal muscles critical for spinal stability after adjustments.
In developing a multi-modal rehabilitation plan for a dog with chronic cervical subluxation, which combination is most evidence-based?
Answer: Chiropractic adjustments + therapeutic laser + targeted strengthening exercises
Combining spinal adjustments, laser therapy for tissue healing, and progressive strengthening exercises addresses the structural, neurological, and muscular components of chronic subluxation.
When is cryotherapy (ice application) most appropriately recommended after a veterinary chiropractic adjustment?
Answer: When acute post-adjustment soreness or soft tissue inflammation is present
Cryotherapy reduces acute inflammatory responses and can ease post-adjustment soreness when local tissue reactivity is noted.
Which factor is most important when determining the frequency of chiropractic sessions in a veterinary rehabilitation protocol?
Answer: Severity of the condition, patient response, and rate of tissue healing
Treatment frequency should be individualized based on clinical severity, how quickly the patient responds, and tissue healing rates to avoid under- or over-treatment.
What is the primary purpose of re-assessment at each chiropractic rehabilitation visit for a veterinary patient?
Answer: To evaluate progress and modify the protocol based on current clinical findings
Ongoing re-assessment allows the practitioner to identify changes in the patient's condition and tailor the treatment plan for optimal recovery.