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This half-day workshop will focus on evaluating the functional mobility of rehabilitation patients, including aspects such as posture, transitions, functional activities, and gait. Participants will review the gait cycle and examine common alterations associated with orthopedic conditions, soft tissue injuries, and neurological disorders, learning to differentiate between them. Additionally, objective gait analysis will be demonstrated and discussed.

Lecture will cover the following topics:

Anatomy, generation and control of the canine gait
Normal gait cycle
Pathologic gait cycle
Muscular vs Orthopedic vs Neurological Gait Changes
Review of gait videos by pathology

Subjective Gait Analysis

Pros and Cons
How to perform appropriate gait analysis
Video tips of gait analysis and apps you can utilize to evaluate gait
Alterations associated with common rehabilitation conditions

Objective Gait Analysis

Pros and Cons
Gait Cycle
Information gained from objective gait analysis
Alterations associated with common rehabilitation conditions

Kara Amstutz

DVM, DACVSMR, CVA, CVPP, CCRT
CEO, Canine Rehab Institute, Springfield, Missouri, US Dr. Kara Amstutz is presenting on behalf of the Canine Rehab Institute (CRI) and in cooperation with STAAR Conference.

Dr. Kara Amstutz earned her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Missouri in 2000 and founded Hometown Veterinary Hospital in 2002. She became a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist in 2013, a Veterinary Pain Practitioner in 2014, and a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist in 2019. These credentials allowed her to focus on rehabilitation and pain management.

In 2022, Dr. Amstutz transitioned from full-time clinical practice to become the owner, CEO, and lead clinical instructor at the Canine Rehabilitation Institute (CRI), offering postgraduate certifications and continuing education.

In 2023, she achieved Diplomate status with the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation.

In 2024, Dr. Amstutz founded Momentum Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation in Springfield, Missouri. Additionally, she lectures nationally and internationally and is active in leadership within sports medicine, rehabilitation, and organized veterinary medicine.

Sessions:: Thurs. Apr. 30th, 8:30am - 12:45pm OR Fri. May 1st, 2:15pm - 6:30pm
Credits:: 4.0 RACE approval pending; 4.0 NYSED-approved
Course Rating:: Basic: CCRP, CCRT, CCAT
Intermediate: DVM/VMD, PT, VT, CCRA, CCRVN
Advanced: CCFT
Policies:: To request a refund, please complete and postmark this Workshop Cancellation Form by March 28, 2026. Refunds exclude a $25 processing fee.