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5 TH AFGHAN HOUND WORLD CONGRESS BELGIUM 2002

5 TH AFGHAN HOUND WORLD CONGRESS BELGIUM 2002. Animal Chiropractic. An Animal Chiropractor’s Biomechanical And Neurological Approach to Evaluating Sighthound Structure And Function. About Dr. Dennis Eschbach. Raise and train Afghan Hounds and Salukis. Licensed chiropractor since 1984.

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5 TH AFGHAN HOUND WORLD CONGRESS BELGIUM 2002

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  1. 5TH AFGHAN HOUND WORLD CONGRESS BELGIUM 2002

  2. Animal Chiropractic An Animal Chiropractor’s Biomechanical And Neurological Approach to Evaluating Sighthound Structure And Function

  3. 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 1992. • Maintains large practice in 4 states.

  4. Content of Today’s Lecture • What is Animal Chiropractic? • Animal Chiropractic Health Care • The Spinal Column • The Chiropractic Subluxation • Can My Dog Perform? • K9 Body Types and Function • Anatomy and Biomechanics • Preperformance Physicals • Finding a Qualified Animal Chiropractor

  5. Animal Chiropractic Health Care • 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.

  6. The Canine Spinal Column and Pelvis 1 • Consists of the occiput, 27 vertebrae, a 3 segment sacrum, and a two boned pelvis. (Excluding the coccyx, or tail.) • Contains over 135 freely moveable joints.

  7. The Canine Spinal Column and Pelvis 2 • Primary Curves are those present birth. These are all “lordotic”, or fetal position. • Secondary Curves develop with use. Lower cervical spine with raising the head. (Afghan Hound coccyx ring from using tail.)

  8. The Canine Spinal Column and Pelvis 3 • Outline and shape of a dog is a combination of: • the shape of the curves of the spine, • plus the shape of each vertebrae, • plus the condition of the muscle.

  9. 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

  10. 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.

  11. 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 grooming. • Improper Traveling or Shipping. • Handler Ability. • Performance Injuries.

  12. Can My Dog Perform?1 • Canine Body Types and Function. • Conformation. • Age. • Skeletal System: Chronological vs. Biological Age. (Epiphyseal Fusion)

  13. Can My Dog Perform? 2 • Articular Cartilage and synovial fluid: • Chondroitins and GAG’s. • Other Therapies. • Nervous System: • Posture and tone. (Joint Stability) • Proprioception.

  14. Pre-Performance (Purchase) Physicals • With the demand we put on our dogs, the least we can do is make sure they are ready physically to work. • Good thought out and well planned breeding can’t hurt.

  15. Clinical Goals for theAnimal Chiropractor • 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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

  18. THE END Thank you to the Congress for asking me to attend, and many thanks to all of you for listening.

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