Dealing with Kissing Spines with Dr Ian Bidstrup
Sunday 29 November @ 10:00 HRS GMT
Dealing with Kissing Spines with Dr Ian Bidstrup
In this session we explore the causes and treatment of Overriding Dorsal Spinous Processes of horses. The viewpoint is that of a rehabilitation veterinarian who principally deals with the complex issue of spinal pain and dysfunction.Also covered is why the author considers that, for most cases, surgery and the use of cortisone to be second rate, reductionist, symptomatic treatments which carry with them potentially damaging consequences for the health and welfare of the patient.For all attendees, CPD certificates available as well as a “view only” recording of the webinar with a year access access pass. There will also be a Q and A session with ample opportunity to post questions via our interactive Q&A panel.
Dr Bidstrup
Treating spinal pain and dysfunction of horses has been IanBidstrup’s obsession for the last 30 years of his 45 years as a veterinarian.In addition to a degree in veterinary science, qualifications from both Australia and America include a Master's Degree in Chiropractic Science for animals and Certification in Acupuncture from the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society. Therapeutic approaches include veterinary chiropractic, acupuncture, regenerative Injection therapy (dextrose prolotherapy), neural therapy and homotoxicology. Particular interests include birth trauma, girth pain, neck pain, kissing spines, stifle lock, sacroiliac joint complex strain and dysfunction, and saddle related spinal pain.Ian has a passion for veterinary education via magazine articles and webinars. Free access content can be found on YouTube @spinalveteducation9151.Between 2002 and 2009 Ian was one of the principal lecturers in Animal Chiropractic at RMIT University Graduate Diploma in Animal Chiropractic. Also, from 2000 to 2020 he was the principal lecturer at the ASFA Saddle Fit Accreditation and Advanced Accreditation courses and was the editor of the course manuals. He is rated as a Master Saddle Fitter by ASFA with his specialty being saddle design and suitability.Ian is a past president of Animal Biomechanical Professionals Australia, formerly known as the Australian Veterinary Chiropractic Association. Also, a member of veterinary professional associations ANZCVS (equine medicine and rehabilitation), IVAS and the Equine Spine Initiative; and for nearly 40 years a member of Australian veterinary associations, the AVA and EVA.
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