EmpowerPhysioEducate
Power in Knowledge
EmpowerPhysioEducate provides Educational, Mentoring, and Coaching Programs for Animal Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Professionals both virtually and though on-site seminars, workshops, and lectures. Based on years of experience, dozens of continuing education courses and workshops, in both animal and human physical therapy, Amie has been able to integrate the art and science of animal physical therapy and rehabilitation by modifying, adapting, and stretching therapeutic techniques to help pets and pet parents.
Seminar, workshop, and lecture topics are specific to the goals of the sponsoring organization and have included such timely topics as:
Function-focused rehabilitation evaluation and outcomes
Patient management
Clinical decision making and problem solving
Biomechanics
Neuro-rehabilitation and neuro-facilitation
Injury prevention and self care
Gait training techniques
Pilates and core motor control training
Manual therapies and IASTM
Kinesiology taping
and more
The EmpowerPhysioEducate Mentoring and Coaching Programs are one-on-one virtual meetings during which Animal Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Professionals can get a second-look and feedback regarding challenging cases, instruction in specific treatment techniques, and guidance regarding patient management. Coaching sessions can be scheduled on a per case or on a more regular “rehabilitation rounds” basis.
“Dr. Hesbach is a pioneering member of STAAR - Symposium on Therapeutic Advances in Animal Rehabilitation - and has been a key contributor of the Program for many years. She is well-organized, informative, and interactive with her students, finding ways to explain, demonstrate, and exemplify techniques and principles to accommodate varied learning styles. Dr. Hesbach is passionate about veterinary rehabilitation and physical therapy, and continues her research and learning so that she can bring the most cutting edge information to her students and clients. Dr. Hesbach believes that a team approach is a key ingredient for ultimate success, and works well with all members of the pet health team to achieve goals.”