Description
Matthew Brunke, DVM, CCRP, CVPP, CVA, CCMT
Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
Wed, March 23rd – 7-9 pm
Virtual only – the link will be emailed to you the day before the meeting. Contact Dr. Clements (kclements@stlouisvma.org) if you don’t get the emailed instructions.
$35 for nonmembers, free to members
Dr. Brunke is a native New Yorker, growing up in New York City. He received his DVM from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in St. Kitts, graduating in 2004.
He received his certification in rehab in 2008 from the University of Tennessee CCRP program and now teaches for that program. He is also certified in pain management (IVAPM) and acupuncture (Chi Institute).
He completed the practice experience pathway for the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation in 2017 and passed ACVSMR boards in January 2018. He is the medical director at Veterinary Surgical Centers Rehabilitation in Vienna, VA.
As a diplomate of the VSMR college, Dr. Brunke believes in a big picture and practical approach to his patients, and enjoys both orthopedic and neurological cases.
2 total hours of CE credit:
1. What is Veterinary Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine?
The attendee will gain an understanding of the diagnostic and treatment modalities available in veterinary rehab and sports med, and how to apply rehab in their practice, from the surgery patient to the paralyzed pet.
2. The Thorough Canine Orthopedic Exam
A concise review of the three phases of the orthopedic exam, and a step by step review of fundamental processes when evaluating both the thoracic limb, and the pelvic limb, along with the patient as a whole.