Content Library

When you become a VOA member you gain access to our entire content library, which is constantly being updated and expanded with informative, educational content. To view, log into the Member Learning Platform.

Core Content

Session 1: Aetiology, Pathophysiology

Session 2: Diagnosis

Session 3: Pathophysiology of Pain, Pain Management, Future Therapies

Session 4: Intra-Articular Injections

Session 5: Nutrition & Weight Management, Nutraceuticals

Session 6: Complementary Therapies

Session 7: Surgery 

Session 8: Monitoring 

Final Exam: To attain Blue Paw Individual Member Award.

 

Additional Content

VOA Bitesize Science

Distinct types of synovial fibroblasts drive inflammation and damage in arthritis – Prof. S. Dakin

Spontaneous Dog Osteoarthritis – A One Medicine Vision

 

VOA Snippets

How physiotherapy can help the OA patient with David Prydie

How to set up an OA clinic with Dr Russell Chandler

Shooting in the Dark with Stuart Carmichael 

Improving Aim with Stuart Carmichael 

The Lameness Exam with Ross Allen 

How obesity and OA interact, with Dr Russell Chandler

Librela: A factual, unbiased look from Prof. Stuart Carmichael

Range of Motion with David Prydie

 

Recommended Reading

Laser Therapy in Veterinary Medicine: Photobiomodulation. Ronald J. Riegel & John C. Godbold – Review by Dr Russell Chandler BVSc CertSAO MSc(OrthoEng) MRCVS & Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Orthopaedics

Multimodal Management of Canine Osteoarthritis: 2nd New edition Steven M Fox MS DVM MBA PhD – Review by Dr Russell Chandler BVSc CertSAO MSc(OrthoEng) MRCVS & Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Orthopaedics