Stretches: Static and Dynamic – Canine
Master static and dynamic stretching to optimise canine flexibility, prevent injuries, and promote overall well-being
This courses is also accessible to non-members, who will be granted a complimentary student membership when purchased.
Course Details
Welcome to the “Stretches: Static and Dynamic – Canine” course, designed specifically for IAAT members who wish to expand their knowledge and skills in canine rehabilitation and wellness. This course, led by the renowned therapist Rebeccah Baylis, focuses on the critical practice of stretching, vital for maintaining and enhancing the physical health of dogs. Through this comprehensive program, you will explore various stretching techniques, understand the appropriate contexts for their use, and learn how to apply these methods effectively to support canine health and mobility.
By the end of this course, you will be proficient in both static and dynamic stretching techniques, capable of assessing when each type of stretch is appropriate, and skilled in instructing others on their application. This course will enhance your practical skills and deepen your theoretical understanding, making you a more effective canine therapist.
Recorded Zoom sessions are integral to the learning experience of this course, designed to enhance your understanding and skills through real-time interaction. There will be pre-recoded Zoom session and access to your tutor online ensuring you never miss a critical learning opportunity.
What you will learn:
- The importance of Stretching
- Learning a variety of stretches and what muscle groups they engage.
- Static stretches: when to use, when not to use and how to train the dog.
- Dynamic stretches: when to use, when not to use and how to train the dog.
- Prescribing those stretches and when it’s appropriate.
On completion you will be awarded an IAAT CPD Certificate for 15-20 hours. This certificate will be available for you to download.
Meet Rebeccah Baylis
Rebeccah Baylis from Little Green Stables is a qualified Veterinary Physiotherapist and Herbal Consultant working with Zoopharmacognosy, holding further Certificates in Fascia, Myofascia release, Equine and Canine Massage, Acupressure and Mobilisation.
Working in Veterinary practice for much of her younger years, Becky now works freelance working with her client base as well as teaching, tutoring, mentoring and offering CPD’s to other therapists and owners covering and sourcing a range of specialists to work together to improve skills and develop knowledge further.
Rebeccah has partnered with IAAT to write a range of online-learning courses to help you gain greater knowledge of therapy techniques for dogs and horses.
