News and Events

Our new Continuing Education Program kickoff will start with the essential CEU001 Anatomy & Biomechanics of the Equine Foot: March 2012

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Announcing the exciting, new Equine Professional Interactive Series for 2012

Three part series of informational talks one evening in January, February and March. For more information go to: Equine Professional Interactive Series.

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Opening of the Equestrian Physical Therapy Clinic

ARI is proud to announce the opening of the Equestrian PT Clinic offered by Stacey Brown and Arlene White. Specializing in horse and rider pairs, focus will be on improving performance and preventing injury by employing a wide variety of modalities.
>To read Stacey's articles on biomechanics and theraeutics intervention for the equestrian click Here

Upcoming Classes

January 16 - 19, 2012
CERA03 Equine Athletics Module

  January 20 - 24, 2012
CETA01 Equine Functional Assessment

March 10 & 11, 2012
CEU001 Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Equine Foot

  March 23 2-5, 2012
EQA1 Equine Anatomy Workshop

March 26 - 31, 2012
EQM1 Equine Massage Therapy Certification

Coming in 2012
EQFA1 Functional Assessment of the Equestrian Athlete

 Meridian Therapy Courses

Testimonials

" As a sports physio-therapist with 20 years experience, I have attended many post graduate courses. This is one of the best organized and well run courses I have ever attended. Arlene is an enthusiastic and very knowledgeable educator, with a passion for what she does. I would highly recommend ARI for anyone who has an interest in working with the equine world." - Randy Goodman,B.Sc.P.T., Dip.Sports PT President, Pinnacle Sports Physiotherapy

" The Animal Rehabilitation Institute has provided me with a very comprehensive post graduate certification program in Equine Rehabilitation therapy that I have been able to incorporate immediately into my physiotherapy practice at home. Arlene has brought together an amazing staff of world renowned professionals and provides a beautiful setting, functional classrooms, and great hands on workshops. You will not be disappointed!" Andrea L. Scott. M.A., BMR-PT, Certified Equine Rehabilitation Therapist.

 


Arlene White
Founder of ARI
Committed to quality education for Professional Animal Rehab Therapists

 

 

Courses are taught at The Animal Rehabilitation Institute, a beautifully landscaped 10-acre facility located in Palm Beach County, Florida.

CERA Certification for Veterinary Technicians
& Physical Therapist Assistants

    The Certification track consists of these modules: (additional requirements of exams and case studies must be completed)

In addition, 24 Continuing Education credits, earned over a five year period, are required to keep CERA certification active.

See the Course Schedule for class dates.

CERA01 Introduction to Equine Rehabilitation Therapy
(6 days with Arlene White)

• Anatomy In Clay, Biomechanics, Form & Function
• Core Concepts of Physiology, Neurology, Gait                     Assessment and Physiotherapy
• Developmental Disorders
• Common Injuries, Prevention and Treatment Options

(see course description for syllabus)

CERA02 Rehabilitation Techniques  Module
(4 days with Arlene White)

• Therapeutic Modalities
• Therapeutic Exercise
• Massage , MFR, 
• Static and Dynamic Stretching, 
• Rehabilitation Techniques: Taping &                 Proprioceptive Retraining, 
• Core Muscle Activation 
• Client Communication & Records


CERA03 Equine Athletics Module
(4 days:  Dr. Melissa King, DVM, Dr. Anna Firshman, DVM,
Dr. Narelle Stubbs, PT, & Dr. Hilary Clayton, DVM)

• Advanced Gait Analysis & Lameness Evaluation 
• Latest Orthopedic Veterinary Medicine Techniques
• Basic Neuromuscular Physiology/Anatomy
• Common Equine Neurologic Conditions
• Common Equine Muscle Disorders (myopathies)
• Neurologic Examination/Practical
• Using Video for Gait Assessment
• Current Research in Equine Rehabilitation
• Structure, Function & Kinesiology
• Conditioning of the Elite Equine Athlete
• Strength Training



This certification is offered only to Veterinary Technicians and Physical Therapist Assistants.

Upon completion of CERA01 Introduction to Equine Rehabilitation Therapy, Veterinarian Technicians and Physical Therapist Assistants advance through the certification program as follows:
CERA02 Rehabilitation Techniques Module
CERA03 Equine Athletics Module
Exams & Case Study

 

 

Rehabilitaiton Therapy and treatment is not a substitute for Veterinary care.

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