Pain Management for Geriatric Patients

A Practical Approach for Mobility and Quality of Life

📅Wednesday, September 2 | ⌚ 10am, 1pm and 8pm ET | ⏳73 Minutes

Presented by Kelly Vernon, DVM, CVA, CCRP, CVMMP

Geriatric pets are living longer, and the gap between managing their decline and improving their quality of life often comes down to utilizing the right tools. Understanding how and when to combine the right therapeutic modalities with rehab can meaningfully support mobility and strengthen the bond between clients and their aging pets. 

Join Dr. Kelly Vernon on Wednesday, September 2, for a practical, case-driven online session that shows you how to combine multiple modalities for the best management of geriatric patients. 

Dr. Vernon will cover how acupuncture, laser therapy, manual therapy, and targeted exercises can work synergistically to optimize home care in this special patient population. She will also share case examples from her mobile practice to illustrate what a practical multimodal approach can look like.

 

Key Learning Objectives
 

  • Defining "geriatric" and why it matters from a clinical perspective

  • Identifying common conditions that drive declining mobility

  • Assessing quality of life and setting client goals

  • Pairing in-clinic treatment with home care

  • Applying geriatric-specific considerations when utilizing photobiomodulation, manual therapy, shockwave, and more 
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Kelly Vernon, DVM, CVA, CCRP, CVMMP

Owner, Strong Strides Veterinary Rehabilitation & Acupuncture

Dr. Kelly Vernon’s love of animals began when she volunteered at a local animal shelter during elementary school. Since then, she has remained focused on improving the lives of animals. She was accepted into the early admission program at the University of Florida, where she earned her BS in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, followed by her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2004.

While practicing general and emergency medicine, Dr. Vernon recognized the need for more options for patients experiencing chronic pain and mobility issues. She earned her acupuncture certification from the Chi Institute, now Chi University, in 2011 and went on to earn her certification in canine physical rehabilitation in 2019.

Her passion for caring for pets with pain and mobility challenges ultimately led her to open Strong Strides Veterinary Rehabilitation & Acupuncture, where she can focus fully on helping patients move more comfortably and enjoy a better quality of life.