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Animal Chiropractic

Animal Chiropractic. A Veterinarian’s Guide to Animal Chiropractic As Complementary Health Care. About Dr. Dennis Eschbach. Raise and train Afghan Hounds and Salukis. Licensed chiropractor since 1984. Animal chiropractor since 1982. Certified by AVCA in 1992.

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Animal Chiropractic

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  1. Animal Chiropractic A Veterinarian’s Guide to Animal Chiropractic As Complementary Health Care

  2. About Dr. Dennis Eschbach • Raise and train Afghan Hounds and Salukis. • Licensed chiropractor since 1984. • Animal chiropractor since 1982. • Certified by AVCA in 1992. • Advanced certification by AVCA in 1995. • International Instructor since 1994. • Maintains large practice in 4 states.

  3. Content of Today’s Lecture • What is Animal Chiropractic? • What is a Vertebral Subluxation Complex (VSC)? • What causes VSC’s? • What are some symptoms of VSC’s? • What is a Chiropractic examination? • What is a Chiropractic treatment? • How to find a qualified Animal Chiropractor?

  4. What Is Animal Chiropractic? • A complementary, holistic approach to many health and performance conditions. • Health Care System based on Functional Neurology. • Examination and treatment based on neurological examination, movement and symmetry. • Diagnosis of Vertebral Subluxation Complex, and dysfunctional joints of the spine and extremities only. • The Doctor is a facilitator, working to restore the nervous system back to normal function. • Works close with the primary veterinarian to integrate chiropractic and primary care.

  5. Vertebral Subluxation Complex (VSC) 1 • MOTION UNIT: two adjacent vertebrae and all the structures in between the two. • RANGE of MOTION: - Active Range - Passive Range - Elastic Barrier - Anatomical Barrier - Paraphysiological Space

  6. Vertebral Subluxation Complex (VSC) 2 • KINESIOPATHOLOGY • NEUROPATHOLOGY • MYOPATHOLOGY • CONNECTIVE TISSUE PATHOLOGY • CIRCULATORY PATHOLOGY • INFLAMMATION • PATHOANATOMY • PATHOPHYSIOLOGY • PATHOHISTOLOGY

  7. Vertebral Subluxation Complex (VSC) 3 • Structural: - Sensory input from internal, Proprioception, & external, gravity. • Chemical: - Sensory input from internal, nutrition, & external, pollution. • Current Mental Status: - Memories & past experiences. • Autonomic Function: - Organ & Gland. • Muscle Function.

  8. Vertebral Subluxation Complex (VSC) 4 • Dysafferentation: Garbage In, Garbage Out. • Afferent divergence: • - Mechano & Nocioceptor Input. • - Spinal Reflex. • - Interneurons. • - Cortical Stimulation.

  9. Vertebral Subluxation Complex (VSC) 5 • Efferent divergence: • - Cortical Interpretation. • - Spinal Cord Level coordination of nerve firing and inhibitory firing. • - End Organ Responds. Example: Muscle Fires.

  10. What Causes a VSC? • Trauma, especially repetitive micro trauma. (Can be as early as birth.) • Age and Conformational Traits. • Management such as confinement, diet, exercise, equipment and shoeing. • Improper Trailering or Shipping. • Rider Ability. • Performance Injuries.

  11. Symptoms of VSC in HorsesPain • Discomfort when saddling or riding. • Abnormal posture when standing. • Evasion type maneuvers such as tossing head or hollowing back. • Wringing tail, pinning ears or bucking. • Refusal or resistance in performance. • Development of unusual behavior patterns.

  12. Symptoms of VSC in HorsesMuscle Incoordination (Neuro) • Lack of coordination in gaits. • Lameness that seems to shift from limb to limb. • Stiffness in lateral movement of neck or body. • Muscle weakness or atrophy. • Inability to engage rear quarters. • Asymmetrical diagonal movement. (Short stride, especially side to side.)

  13. Symptoms of VSC in HorsesDirect Neurological • Asymmetrical sweating or non sweating. (Anhydrosis) • Increased sensitivity to hot or cold. • Unusual tail rubbing or biting at skin. (Formication. Common cause of lick granulomas in dogs.)

  14. Chiropractic Examination • Performance history. • Posture and Gait. (Walk and trot.) • Surface Palpation. (Coat, temp.,etc.) • Muscle Palpation. (Spasm, hypo., hyper., or atrophy.) • Range of Motion. • Minor neurological exam.

  15. Treatment of the VSC • A trained Animal Chiropractor should make the final diagnosis of the VSC. • Treatment by a competent doctor involves the application, by hand, of an adjustment. ( A very specific, high velocity, low amplitude, thrust.) • Occasionally, an adjusting tool may be utilized.

  16. How Many Treatments Are Needed? (Clinical Goals) • Relief of pain and symptoms. • Return to full function. • Promote full healing. • Reduce the likelihood, severity, and frequency of recurrences. • Prevent the development of degeneration. • Increase performance levels.

  17. Finding aQualified Animal Chiropractor • Additional training is a must for Chiropractors or Veterinarians. • Difficult for lay practitioners. (Anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, toxicology, pharmacology, emergency, etc. • Primary Veterinarian is a must.

  18. Trained Doctor Referrals • Options for Animals: 623 Main St., Hillsdale, IL 61257 309-258-2920, 309-658-2622 www.animalchiro.com • Healing Oasis Wellness Center: 2555 Wisconsin St., Stuartevant, WI 53177 262-884-9549, 262-886-6460 fax www.thehealingoasis.com • American Veterinary Chiropractic Association (AVCA): PO Box 563, Port Byron, IL 61275 309-658-2958, phone and fax www.animalchiropractic.org

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