Conference theme 'central' to successful diagnosis

Gait analysis will be the key topic at this year's National Association of Veterinary Physiotherapists (NAVP) annual conference.

Taking place at the Stoneleigh Park Conference Centre, Warwickshire, on Saturday, October 26, the event will bring together individuals from all fields of animal health and care.

Veterinary practitioners, veterinary nurses, paraprofessionals and students, as well as owners and trainers, are expected at the conference, which will be chaired by NAVP president Dr Susan Kempson.

A number of leading canine and equine orthopaedic specialists will be discussing different aspects of gait analysis at the event, such as application of gait analysis and proximal hind limb flexion and rehabilitation of the athletic dog.

Further topics will include the use and detection of subtle lameness in equines and racing greyhound muscle injuries, and treatment and rehabilitation to break the "vicious circle" of compensation for injury or trauma leading to further damage.

"We have chosen the subject of gait analysis for the theme of our conference because it can be central to the successful diagnosis and treatment of a range of injuries in equines and canines," said Halina Tombs, NAVP chairman.

"Observation of gait is fundamental to a primary assessment and allows us to detect sometimes quite subtle, but nevertheless significant, deviations, which can inform diagnosis."

Click here or email Halina to find out more and to book a place at the conference.