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2009 – 2010 · VMC GUIDE FOR REFERRING VETERINARIANSRehabilitation ServicesFacultyElizabeth LaFond, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, CCRP*, Program Director*Certified Canine Rehabilitation PractitionerStaff Kimberly Barrett, CVT Siri Rea, CVT, VTS (Anes)Pat Berzins, DOOContact Phone: 612-626-VETS (8387)Services• Orthopedic, neurologic, and softtissue injuries• Post injury rehabilitation• Post-surgical rehabilitation• Chronic injury management• Performance animal conditioning• OA management• Weight management (may work inconjunction with VMC NutritionServices.HoursMonday through Friday. Inquire for appointments.SpecialEquipment• Underwater Treadmill and Swim Tank• Land treadmill• Therapeutic ultrasound• Electrical stimulation• Therapeutic exercise equipment• Therapeutic low level laserUsefulInformationHow toRefer• Our staff designs a treatment plan for each patient based on injury or needs, andwe provide a detailed explanation for the client. We offer outpatient andinpatient rehabilitation, conditioning programs and owner education. Owners areusually able to be present for treatments.• A heated underwater treadmill and swim tank are used in conjunction withtherapeutic exercises to promote postoperative healing and provide painmanagement for arthritis, neurologic disease, and surgical interventions.• Therapeutic ultrasound can provide local heating of deeper tissues to assist withtherapeutic exercises involving muscle stretching and can directly promotehealing and reduce pain.• Electrical stimulation treatments can be used to reduce pain and increase musclestrength.• Low level laser can be used to improve local circulation and promote woundhealing.Download the referral form from the VMC website. Send the completed and signedform with the patient.www.cvm.umn.edu/img/assets/18864/RehabReferralForm.pdf41
2009 – 2010 · VMC GUIDE FOR REFERRING VETERINARIANSSeizure ClinicFacultyEdward Patterson, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIMContact Phone: 612-625-VETS (8387) Emergency: 612-625-9711Hours Selected Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.UsefulInformationLimited to dogs and catsSurgery ServicesFacultyRoberto Novo, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, Section ChiefGreg Anderson, DVM, Dipl. ACVSMichael Conzemius, DVM, PhD, Dip. ACVSBetty Kramek, DVM, Dipl. ACVS42
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