Mark your calendars! The Pain Management Forum is just around the corner, and we couldn't be more excited about this year's AARV track. Expect engaging and fun sessions along with opportunities to connect with fellow professionals.
Get ready for an unforgettable evening at our signature Pain Management Forum! The AARV track features a special Trivia Night that you won't want to miss.
When & Where: Monday, March 31, 2025 - Renaissance Seattle Hotel, Room TBD
Monday, March 31 – AARV Track Speaker Schedule
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Welcome |
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8:00-8:50 AM
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Session 1: "Acupuncture for Pain Modulation"
Speaker: Lindsey Fry, DVM, DACVSMR, cVMA, CVPP, CCRP
Topic Description: An exploration of how acupuncture helps mediate pain via neuromodulation, addressing local and central effects, and offering practical guidelines on needle/point selection, electrical stimulation, and neural therapy. |
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9:10-10:00 AM
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Session 2: "Integrating Acupuncture into Your Rehabilitation Practice"
Speaker: Lindsey Fry, DVM, DACVSMR, cVMA, CVPP, CCRP
Topic Description: An exploration of energy-based therapies used in sports medicine for canine A deep dive into managing myofascial pain using acupuncture and dry needling alongside other techniques for improving patient mobility and function. |
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10:30-11:20 AM
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Session 3: "Myofascial Techniques for Rehabilitation Patients"
Speaker: Kara Amstutz, DVM, DACVSMR, CVA, CVPP, CCRT
Topic Description: This session underscores the importance of the myofascial system and its relationship with rehabilitation. Learn to assess and treat myofascial dysfunction through targeted techniques to recover normal function and improve patient outcomes. |
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11:25 AM-12:15 PM
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Session 4: "Sporting Dogs in a Rehabilitation Practice: What You Need to Know!"
Speaker: Dr. Arielle Markley
Topic Description: This overviews common popular canine sports, including agility, flyball, disc dog, obedience, and others. We will look into how to play the games, what equipment is used, and the common injuries occurring in agility and flyball from some recent literature. |
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| 12:30-1:25 PM |
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Lunch in the Exhibitor Hall - Don't forget to visit the AARV booth to get your swag! |
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1:30 PM-2:20 PM
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Session 5: "Pain Control in a Rehabilitation Practice: The Technician's Perspective
Speaker: Meaghan Monahan, BS, RVT
Topic Description: Focusing on practical insights and clinical applications, this lecture is dedicated to enhancing pain control strategies in rehabilitation settings. It provides hands-on tips to improve patient care, making it easier for attendees to apply these strategies immediately. |
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2:25 PM-3:15 PM
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Session 6: "Energy-Based Modalities for Treating and Rehabilitating Canine Athletes"
Speaker: Sarah Love, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVMSR, CCRT, CVSMT
Topic Description: Explore energy-based therapies, including extracorporeal shockwave therapy, therapeutic ultrasound, and pulsed electromagnetic fields. This lecture details their roles in promoting healing, providing analgesia, and enhancing performance in canine athletes, with a focus on current research and practical applications. |
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3:45 PM-4:35 PM
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Session 7: "Opening the OA Toolbox: Diving Deeper Into Joint Injections"
Speaker: Lisa Mason, DVM, CCRT, CVA, CVPP
Topic Description: This session covers an overview of osteoarthritis, including joint instability, current treatment modalities, and details on joint injections âboth as proactive and reactive treatments for OA. A review of available products and injection techniques will be included for enhanced patient care. |
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4:40 PM-5:30 PM
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Session 8: "Client Communication – Getting a YES! to Your Treatment Plan"
Speaker: Kara Amstutz, DVM, DACVSMR, CVA, CVPP, CCRT
Topic Description: This talk focuses on improving patient care compliance by addressing common obstacles in treatment plans. Attendees will gain tips and strategies to better communicate with clients about the benefits of their treatment plans while also recognizing caregiver fatigue. |
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| 5:30-7:00 PM |
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Exhibit Hall Open for PMF Passport Event |
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| 7:00 PM |
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Trivia Night Extravaganza!
Hosted by Dr. Kara Amstutz and Dr. Julie Servaites
Join us for a fun-filled Trivia Night, sponsored by Paw Prosper, to challenge your knowledge and spark friendly competition! The evening starts at 7:00 PM with team formation (teams of 3) and an introductory briefing. The trivia contest will run through 7 rounds, each featuring 10 questions covering canine rehabilitation, pop culture, animal facts, sports, logo recognition, and a unique "Name that Drug" segment. The event wraps up at 9:00 PM with the final scores announced and prizes awarded to our top teams. Don't miss this opportunity to unwind, connect with peers, and put your trivia skills to the test! Please RSVP at Trivia RSVP to secure your spot.
New Special Swag just for attendees!
Enjoy desserts, and win fun prizes!
Thank you to Paw Prosper for sponsoring this event!
RSVP for Trivia Night! |
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Thank you to all of our speakers and sponsors for making this 2025 Pain Management Forum one to remember!
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