Topic - Physical Therapy Insights on Injury Minimization in Animal Care
Animal care professionals are exposed to a variety of occupational hazards due to the physical demands and unpredictable nature of their work. This presentation aims to address the importance of injury minimization in veterinary practices and animal sheltering, with a focus on improving ergonomics, and injury prevention and recovery from a physical therapy standpoint. We will explore common musculoskeletal injuries encountered by animal care staff and outline an approach to reducing the risk of injury. We will also discuss the role of physical therapy in the rehabilitation process and the importance of early intervention. By prioritizing injury prevention through physical activity and ergonomic modifications, veterinary practices and animal welfare organizations can reduce the risk of injury leading to better care for animals.
About Community Conversations:
Maddie’s Fund hosts a weekly hour-long Zoom call for animal well-being professionals. These calls are a collaborative space to share exciting new programs and research, discuss uncomfortable topics, connect with peers in the industry, and more, all while sharing a common goal of preserving the human-animal bond.
This call, recurring each Monday unless otherwise posted, is for executive directors, animal well-being leaders, shelter workers, pet support professionals, volunteers, and rescue organizations.
The registration link is: https://maddies.fund/CommunityConvoRegistration2024
All calls are recorded and uploaded to the Community Conversations page on Maddie’s Pet Forum https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations
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Each month, Maddie's Fund will be giving away up to $5,000 in grants. You can enter to win each time you attend a call or watch on-demand during the month by completing the giveaway drawing entry forms shared in the chat during the calls.
Please note: All views expressed on these calls are not necessarily endorsed by Maddie’s Fund.
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