Animal Massage Training
Gain expertise in safe, evidence-based animal massage tailored for dogs suffering from hip osteoarthritis. Explore anatomy, evaluation methods, ethical guidelines, and practical techniques to collaborate within veterinary frameworks, enhance rehabilitation efforts, monitor progress, and liaise effectively with veterinary professionals. Ideal for building confidence in animal care support roles.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips you with hands-on skills to help dogs with hip osteoarthritis using safe and effective massage methods. You'll study musculoskeletal anatomy, recognise pain indicators and disease processes, then practise specific massage and manual therapy techniques, including vital contraindications. Develop skills in thorough assessments, gentle handling, ethical practices, precise record-keeping, and creating home exercise plans to boost comfort, movement, and lasting results.
Elevify advantages
Develop skills
- Canine hip massage techniques: deliver safe, precise touch to ease osteoarthritis symptoms.
- Veterinary collaboration: align massage strategies, reports, and referrals with veterinary teams.
- Canine evaluation skills: interpret gait, posture, pain cues, and behavioural shifts.
- Ethical animal welfare: secure consent, honour limits, and maintain clear session records.
- Home care guidance: instruct owners on easy routines, warning signs, and exercise advice.
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