PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Dear Colleagues:
 We have a lot of activities planned for the year and the first of these were the 2018 board-certification examinations, held January 18-20 in Fort Collins, Colorado. Success to these individuals on their examinations.
If you have not done so already, please pay your annual membership dues as these monies are the main source of revenue that support activities of the college at this stage of our development.
If you have any ideas about how that college can better serve you or the profession, please reach out to one of the board or committee members to share your thoughts and concerns.
Regards,
Kevin Haussler, DVM, DC, PhD
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
President, American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
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Diplomates: Pay Your Annual Dues Before January 31st
ACVSMR Diplomates: Your 2018 ACVSMR Diplomate dues in the amount of $350 are now due. An email notification was sent to each diplomate in early November.
Online payments are now being accepted. The deadline to submit dues is January 31, 2018. After January 31, 2018, dues will increase.
To pay your dues online using either PayPal or a credit card, log into your ACVSMR account at this address:
http://www.vsmr.org/login.lasso.
Please use the main email address on file with ACVSMR for logging in. If you need to retrieve your password, there is a link there that will allow you to do that. Once you have entered the Diplomate Area, use the "Pay Now" button to begin the payment process.
When you are finished, PayPal will e-mail you a receipt for your records. You also will be able to print out an invoice showing your payment was received from the Diplomate Area.
Late Payment of 2018 Annual Membership Dues:
If payment is received between February 1 and March 31, 2018: $400 (US)
If payment is received between April 1 and May 31, 2018: $700 (US)
If payment is not received before June 1, 2018:
* Individual will be placed on inactive diplomate status.
* In order to return to active diplomate status, the individual will be required to pay all outstanding past and current annual membership dues, plus an additional membership reinstatement fee of $200 (US).
Thank you for your prompt attention to your 2018 ACVSMR dues payment. Please contact
info@vsmr.org with any questions.
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Don't Miss the January 31 Abstract Deadline!
Call for Abstracts (Canine and Equine) for Two Meetings in 2018
World Veterinary Rehabilitation Summit, ACVSMR track, Tuesday, July 31, 2018, Knoxville, Tennessee
ACVSMR Annual Educational Meeting, hosted in conjunction with the ACVS Surgical Summit, October 26, 2018, Phoenix, Arizona
The American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation is calling all ACVSMR residents and diplomates with research in sports medicine and rehabilitation to share! Please submit your abstracts for consideration.
Abstracts will be presented July 31, 2018 at the World Veterinary Rehabilitation Summit in Knoxville, Tennessee, and October 26, 2018 at the ACVSMR meeting during ACVS in Phoenix, Arizona. Chosen abstracts are to be presented during both the equine and small animal tracks. A small stipend will be awarded to each presenter to aid with expenses.
Submission Deadline: Midnight Pacific Standard Time, USA, January 31, 2018 (note revised deadline)
For complete information, please read the 2018 Abstract Submission Guidelines.
If you have additional questions, please contact Dr. Jennifer Brown, chair of the Continuing Education Committee, at jenbrowndvm@gmail.com.
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Diplomates: Join the Examination Committee
Last call for diplomate applications to join the Examination Committee! The committee is looking to fill two positions: one in equine and one for a person who will work on the canine/core part of the examination. This committee participation will result in credit for re-certification - first recertification due in just a few short years!
The deadline for self-nominations is February 10th; applications are all considered together after this date. Please log in here
http://www.vsmr.org/login.lasso
and complete the Volunteer Opportunities Form before the deadline.
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Diplomates in Academia: We Need Your Input!
 Seeking inputs from ACVSMR diplomates in academia - we would love your input to determine which courses and services are currently offered at veterinary schools across the United States. We would greatly appreciate you taking 10 minutes to complete this survey.
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Join Us February 6-7 for ACVSMR Lecture Tracks at VMX (Formerly NAVC) in Orlando, Florida
 ACVSMR is pleased to present canine and equine lecture tracks on February 6-7, 2018, at VMX (formerly NAVC) in Orlando, Florida. We hope to see you there!
Tuesday, February 6, 2018 - Canine Lecture Track
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8:00 am
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Cons and Pros of the FHO
Nina Kieves, DVM, DACVS-SA, DACVSMR, CCRT, and Marti Drum, DVM, PhD, DACVSMR, CCRP
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9:55 am
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Surgical Management of Hip Dysplasia for All Life Stages
Nina Kieves, DVM, DACVS-SA, DACVSMR, CCRT
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10:55 am
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Rehabilitation Therapies for Hip Dysplasia for All Life Stages
Marti Drum, DVM, PhD, DACVSMR, CCRP
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1:45 pm
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Biomechanical Considerations to Address Patellar Luxation
Nina Kieves, DVM, DACVS-SA, DACVSMR, CCRT
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2:45 pm
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Conservative Management of Patellar Luxation - Does It Work?
Marti Drum, DVM, PhD, DACVSMR, CCRP
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3:55 pm
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Joint Injections in the Hind Limbs
Nina Kieves, DVM, DACVS-SA, DACVSMR, CCRT
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4:15 pm
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Iliopsoas Injury - From Diagnosis to Treatment
Marti Drum, DVM, PhD, DACVSMR, CCRP
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4:35 pm
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Feline Rehabilitation
Marti Drum, DVM, PhD, DACVSMR, CCRP
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Wednesday, February 7, 2018 - Equine Lecture Track
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8:00 am
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A Practical Approach to Lameness
Alison Morton, DVM, MSpVM, DACVS-LA, DACVSMR, and Mindy Story, DVM, DACVS-LA, DACVSMR, cVMA, CIVCA
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9:55 am
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The Axial Skeleton - Evaluation, Diagnostics and Treatment Part 1: Cervical
Mindy Story, DVM, DACVS-LA, DACVSMR, cVMA, CIVCA
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10:55 am
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The Axial Skeleton - Evaluation, Diagnostics and Treatment Part 2: Thoracic-Lumbar and Pelvis
Mindy Story, DVM, DACVS-LA, DACVSMR, cVMA, CIVCA
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1:45 pm
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Impact of GI Disease on Performance Horses
Alison Morton, DVM, MSpVM, DACVS-LA, DACVSMR
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2:45 pm
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Rehabilitation Techniques - What Do We Know and When Should We Use Them
Mindy Story, DVM, DACVS-LA, DACVSMR, cVMA, CIVCA
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3:55 pm
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Implementing Integrative Care into Private Practice
Mindy Story, DVM, DACVS-LA, DACVSMR, cVMA, CIVCA
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4:15 pm
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Use of Complementary Modalities for Diagnosing Equine Lameness
Alison Morton, DVM, MSpVM, DACVS-LA, DACVSMR
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4:35 pm
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Bisphosphonates - What Is the Evidence
Alison Morton, DVM, MSpVM, DACVS-LA, DACVSMR
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Help Build a Resource Library for Veterinary Students!
The public relations committee of ACVSMR is hoping to develop sports medicine and rehabilitation student clubs in veterinary schools. We are conducting a survey of all U.S. veterinary schools and are planning to establish contact with advisors of existing clubs. In addition, we will be reaching out to faculty at the remaining schools offering assistance in developing student clubs.
For our organization to be most beneficial to these student clubs, we are now requesting that ACVSMR diplomates help us to create a library of resource materials. These can include case reports (canine and equine), webinars, and videotapes of clinical conditions with diagnosis, etc. We will make these resources available to student club advisors for use in club meetings, crediting those who have supplied the resources.
We expect interest to be high and are hoping that you will support us in this effort by helping to build our library. Please contact Dr. Linda Blythe,
linda.blythe@oregonstate.edu. Thank you!
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Join Us July 30-31 for the ACVSMR Pre-Summit Laboratories and Lecture Track at the World Veterinary Rehabilitation Summit in Tennessee
Monday, July 30, 2018 - ACVSMR Pre-Summit Laboratories
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8:00 am-
5:00 pm
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Canine Sports Medicine & Regenerative Medicine Workshop
Sherman Canapp, DVM, DACVS-SA, DACVSMR, CCRT
Debra Canapp, DVM, DACVSMR, CCRP, CVA
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1:00-
4:00 pm
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Rehabilitation of the Neurologic Horse
Steve Adair, DVM, MS, DACVS, DACVSMR, CERP
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Tuesday, July 31, 2018 - ACVSMR Lecture Track
7:00 am
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Continental Breakfast
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Scientific Abstracts Sponsor
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8:00 am
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Scientific Abstract #1 - Canine
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8:25 am
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Scientific Abstract #1 - Equine
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8:50 am
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Scientific Abstract #2 - Canine
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9:15 am
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Break
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9:45 am
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Scientific Abstract #2 - Equine
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10:10 am
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Scientific Abstract #3 - Canine
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10:35 am
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Scientific Abstract #3 - Equine
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11:00 am
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Break
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Keynote Sponsor
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11:15 am
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Keynote: Solving the Challenges of Locomotion: Does Quadrupedalism Simplify or Complicate the Equation?
Hilary Clayton, BVMS, PhD, DACVSMR, MRCVS
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12:15 pm
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Lunch |
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ACVSMR Canine Track Sponsored by
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ACVSMR Equine Track Sponsored by
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1:30 pm
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Connecting the Dots: Considering the Myofascial Network
Bess Pierce, DVM, DAVBP, DACVIM, DACVSMR |
Sport Horse Biomechanics - The Leading Edge of Horses on the Move
Hilary Clayton, BVMS, PhD, DACVSMR, MRCVS |
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2:30 pm
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Muscle Physiology - Scientific Application in the Conditioning and Treatment of Canine Athletes
Dana Whitlock, DVM, MS, MPT, CCRP, CVA, DACVSMR |
Saddle, Bridle & Bit Fit - Injuries, Behavioral Responses & Lameness)
Jane Manfredi, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVS-LA, DACVSMR |
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3:30 pm
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Break
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4:00 pm
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Fit but Cross Canines: Avoiding Injuries During Training
Bess Pierce, DVM, DAVBP, DACVIM, DACVSMR |
Rehabilitation Modalities: An Evidence-Based Assessment
Jane Manfredi, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVS-LA, DACVSMR |
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5:00 pm
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Healing the Wounded Warrior. Can We Learn from the Treatment of the Elite Athlete?
Dana Whitlock, DVM, MS, MPT, CCRP, CVA, DACVSMR |
Equine Core Physiotherapy, Who, What, Where, When, and Why?
Jane Manfredi, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVS-LA, DACVSMR |
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Dr. Peter Lotsikas (with his daughter) receives the Distinguished Veterinarian Award. Photo: Maryland Veterinary Medical Association.
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Congratulations to Diplomate Dr. Peter Lotsikas
Congratulations to diplomate Dr. Peter Lotsikas who received the "Distinguished Veterinarian Award" from the Maryland Veterinary Medical Association last summer. Dr. Peter Lotsikas and his wife Dr. Faith Lotsikas run Skylos Sports Medicine with locations in Ellicott City and Frederick, Maryland.
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Above: Diplomate Dr. Debra Canapp, second from right, was one of the speakers at the 1st International Veterinary Point-of-Care Ultrasound Symposium (IVPOCUS), held October 31-November 4 in Austin, Texas.
Below: Symposium participants gather for a group photo.
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Diplomate Dr. Sherman Canapp Helps K9 Rudy Through Project-GO
 K9 Officer Rudy - not to be mistaken with the red-nosed reindeer - of the Annapolis Police Department, received a special holiday gift last month from
Project-GO (Global Orthopedics), the nonprofit partner of Veterinary Orthopedic Sports Medicine Group.
Rudy started coming up lame several months ago and was diagnosed with a CCL tear. Diplomate Dr. Sherman Canapp, Project-GO's founder and owner/chief of staff of VOSM, took on Rudy's case, performed the surgery pro bono. Project-GO also is providing funding for rehabilitation therapy, so Rudy can return to full function and work. Rudy was taught to sniff out explosives and accelerant, a job that bears tremendous responsibility for both himself and his handler.
To read more about Rudy's story, please see the news stories on
ABC2 News and the
Capital Gazette.
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Diplomate Dr. Chris Zink (top row, sixth from left) taught a CRI Canine Sports Medicine course earlier this month in Coral Springs, Florida.
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Send Us Your Photos and Success Stories!
Send us photos from your activities! Have you been involved in a recent canine or equine competition? Do you have a success story about a patient to share? Did you recently present at a sports medicine or rehabilitation-related conference?
Help us spread the word about rehabilitation and sports medicine by sharing photos and success stories of your activities! Please send your photos with captions and success stories to
info@vsmr.org. We will acknowledge you and/or your practice in the credits of each photo. Thank you!
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Follow ACVSMR on Facebook!
Check out the ACVSMR Facebook Page!
We are officially up and running on Facebook and welcome your ideas or posts about the discipline. This is part of our public face, and we want to have a busy and active page. We ask you to like the page and link to your business page. Please send photos, stories and ideas for posting to Rob at wessumdvm@gmail.com as Facebook administrator.
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Join the ACVSMR Speaker Registry!
Thank you to the ACVSMR members who have volunteered for our speaker registry. We invite all interested members to register so that we are able to recommend canine and equine speakers for upcoming meetings.
If you are interested in joining the speaker registry, please send an email to Dr. Jennifer Brown, chair of the Continuing Education Committee, at jenbrowndvm@gmail.com with your contact information and topics of interest.
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FEBRUARY - APRIL 2018
Diplomate Presentations in the Next 90 Days
Diplomates: Please send details of any upcoming lectures and workshops that you will present to our newsletter editor Dr. Janet Van Dyke at
janetvandyke@me.com. These lectures qualify as continuing education for diplomates pursuing recertification.
VMX Conference in Orlando, Florida
February 3 - Lectures: Kim Henneman
Topics: Canine Sports Injuries and Point Selections; Integration of Traditional Chinese Diagnostics in Rehabilitation Plans; Using TCVM to Prevent Injuries in Working and Performance Animals; Role of Fascia in Acupuncture
February 6 - Lecture: Julia Tomlinson
Topic: Rehabilitation to Manage the Pain of Osteoarthritis
Panel discussion: Denis Marcellin-Little, Julia Tomlinson
Topic: Age Isn't a Disease: Escaping Osteoarthritis Patient Stereotypes
See lectures listed above during ACVSMR lecture tracks by Nina Kieves, Marti Drum, Alison Morton, and Mindy Story.
7th Annual Equine Symposium in Fort Collins, Colorado
February 9-11 - Lectures/labs: Melissa King, Kevin Haussler
Topic: The Road to Recovery: Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
February 19 - Lecture/demonstration: Julia Tomlinson
Topic: Incorporating Land Treadmill into Your Rehab Plan
Western Veterinary Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada
March 4-8 - Lectures/workshop: Sherman Canapp, Debra Canapp
Topics: Osteoarthritis: Alternative Therapies; CCL Injury: Thinking Outside the Box; Soft Tissue Injuries: What Are You Missing? Stem Cell Therapy: Case-based Exploration; Intra-articular Treatment of Osteoarthritis in the Canine (hands-on workshop); Importance of Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in Monitoring Regenerative Medicine Treatments in Tendinopathies; Rehabilitation Therapy Following Regenerative Medicine Treatment; Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: Case-based Exploration; Nutraceuticals: Increasing the Effectiveness of Your Rehabilitation Protocols
Topic: The Latest Treatments: Laser Therapy & Regenerative Medicine for the Working Dog
March 18-22 - Lectures/labs: Janet Van Dyke, Kristin Kirkby Shaw
Topic: Introduction to Canine Rehabilitation
April 8 - Lectures/labs: Patrice Mich
Topic: Current Techniques in Canine Pain Management
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Available Positions
Diplomates: Please send us details of any job opportunities, residencies, or internships at your facility.
Please limit all postings to 100 words or less and submit them to our newsletter editor Dr. Janet Van Dyke at
janetvandyke@me.com.
Note: All postings will be listed for 3 months and then removed unless we are notified that a posting should be repeated. Please notify us if a position is filled.
Available Residency / Internship
No residencies or internships have been posted at this time. Additional internships and residencies in sports medicine and rehabilitation may be listed at
www.virmp.org.
Available Jobs
Rehabilitation Certified Veterinarian - We are seeking a part-time Rehabilitation Certified Veterinarian. Must have training or certification in either acupuncture, chiropractic or both. We take a team-based approach to each case. All patients are first evaluated by the rehab-certified doctor with the help of a veterinary assistant. The physical rehabilitation and hydrotherapy plan prescribed by the doctor is implemented by one of our three FT rehabilitation-certified assistants. Our hospital is a stand-alone rehabilitation-only clinic. We provide very high quality rehabilitation focused on geriatric, neurologic and fitness. BluePearl is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details or to apply to this opportunity, visit:
https://recruiting.ultipro.com/BLU1003/JobBoard/de033ea4-66d9-8a10-6698-5aa1bd93b510/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=b52e1063-6c10-4a26-98d4-d25f781ba6f0
ACVSMR Board Certified or Residency Trained Clinician - MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets is currently seeking a sports medicine / rehabilitation specialist to join the MedVet Rehabilitation Team at our emergency and multispecialty hospitals in both Chicago, IL and Columbus, OH. Please see a link to the full job posting on the ACVSMR website:
http://www.vsmr.org/employment.html#medvet.
CV and letter of intent may be submitted to: Barbara A. Lightner DVM, DACVS, Director, Medical Talent Acquisition, barbara.lightner@medvetforpets.com, Direct 614-506-6288.
Equine Sports Medicine Veterinarian, Ocala, Florida - Equine Sports Medicine Veterinarian with quickly expanding practice in the heart of Ocala's horse country. Must offer the highest quality of medicine by establishing effective communication in order to deliver complete understanding and ultimate compliance with your clients. Ability to organize and navigate through a day full of patients and appointments with an occasional emergency. We pride ourselves on offering the highest quality of medicine and real relationships with our clients through superior customer service. We are a progressive equine exclusive practice experiencing rapid growth. Bilingual a Bonus! Production based salary with multiple benefits. Production and business knowledge a must!
Assistant / Associate / Full Professor of Small Animal Integrative Medicine, University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, Gainesville, Florida - The University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a clinical or tenure track full-time faculty position at the rank of assistant, associate, or full professor in Small Animal Integrative Medicine, with an emphasis on canine sports medicine and rehabilitation. All applicants must apply online at
http://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/cw/en-us/job/505780/astasofull-prof-of-small-animal-integrative-medicine. Applications should be received by February 28, 2018 or until the position is filled. All correspondence should be directed to Dr. Alison Morton at
mortona@ufl.edu.
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Recent Publications
Diplomates and residents, please send your recent publication information to us at
janetvandyke@me.com so we can announce it here.
To see publications from previous months, visit the
Publications page
of our website.
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