Athletic and Working Dogs

Sports Medicine Products for Athletic and Working Dogs

Books

Care of the Racing Greyhound: A Guide for Trainers, Breeders, and Veterinarians. Drs. Linda Blythe, Jim Gannon, & A. Morrie Craig.  Published by the American Greyhound Council (1994), available through: National Greyhound Association, PO Box, 543, Abilene, KS 67410, (785) 263-4660.  This is an excellent book that covers most aspects of caring for the Working and Athletic dog.  Even though its title lists the Greyhound, a lot of its information is applicable to all breeds.  The information provided in this book is beneficial for veterinarians, handlers, trainers, or owners 

Canine Sports Medicine and Surgery. Drs. Mark Bloomberg, Jon Dee, & Robert Taylor.  Published (1998) by W. B. Saunders Co., The Curtis Center, Independence Square West, Philadephia, PA.  This is a must have textbook for veterinarians who are going to be working with Athletic and Working dogs.  It would also be a useful text to have for handlers, trainers, and owners.  It mostly covers the veterinary orthopedic aspects of sporting and working dogs. 

Peak Performance: Coaching the Canine Athlete, 2nd Ed.  Dr. M. Christine Zink.  Published (1997) by Canine Sports Productions, 1810A York Road #360, Lutherville, MD 21093, (410) 561-1555.  This an excellent book for trainers, handlers or owners that are working with, or are planning to work with Working or Athletic dogs.  It is written by a veterinarian who has experience training and handling sporting dogs.  For Veterinarians, it would be a nice book to introduce them to the field of Canine Sports Medicine. 

Video Tapes

The Racing Greyhound. Volumes 1 & 2.  Drs. John F. Newell & Peter Yore.  Racing Education Productions (1989), PO Box 54, Warners Bay, NSW, Australia 2282.  Phone (049) 54 5344  Fax (049) 54 6371.  This is a very comprehensive collection of veterinary information that can be used by anyone associated with Working and Athletic dogs.  It covers all aspects of animal health care.  It is also useful for veterinarians who work with these dogs.  It takes a long time to watch these tapes so be prepared to take notes.  It is based on managing the racing greyhound but most of it applies to managing all canine athletes and working dogs.  I feel if you are restricted to one information source, this is the one to have. It is a tape that is hard to acquire but every individual should have a copy. 

Soundness Examination of the Racing Greyhound.  Dr. Jim Gannon.  Available through the National Greyhound Association, PO Box, 543, Abilene, KS 67410, (785) 263-4660.  Dr. Gannon is internationally known in the veterinary community for his musculoskeletal knowledge.  This tape presents his methods of examining the dog for lameness.  It is a must have tape that can used by anyone who works with Working and Athletic dogs. 

Your Athletic Dog. Suzanne Clothier.  Available from Flying Dog Press, PO Box 290, Stanton, NJ 08885, (800) 735-9364.  This tape presents the author's (Suzanne Clothier) methodology step-by-step approach to evaluating athletic ability and identifying functional limitations that affect performance and health.  It is a tape for trainers and handlers that presents the authors unique personal training techniques . 

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Education

 Kansas State Univ.  B.S. Life Sciences.  1982 
 Kansas State Univ.  D.V.M.    1988 
 University of Kansas  M. S. E. Biomechanics  1998 

Veterinary Interests

My general interests are in the area Small Animal Medicine and Surgery of the working and athletic canine breeds. Specific interests are in the areas of injury prevention, lameness, rehabilitation, canine sports medicine, and performance. 

Research Interests

My general interests are in the area of sports medicine, exercise physiology, and orthopedics. Specific interests are in biomechanics, rehabilitation, and muscle physiology. 

Current and Ongoing Projects

The Effects of Two Taping Procedures on Angular Displacement of the Canine Carpus in the Trot Gait. Gillette, Swaim 

Foot Biomechanics During Rest and During the Support Phase of Various Gait Patterns. A collaborative study with the Auburn Canine Sports Medicine Program. 

Canine Symmetrical Parameters and Their Application in Gait Analysis. Gillette 

Bioelastic Matrices for Prevention of Pressure Ulcers. Ury, Swaim, Kemppainen, Wang, Gillette 

Evaluation of Intralesional Injections of rSVEP on Wound Healing. Swaim, Cupp, Gillette 

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Submitted Publications

Gillette, RL, Golden, DL, Horne, RD, Spano, JS, Kemppainen, RJ, Wright, JC, The effects of training and exercise on hematological, biochemical, and hormonal, parameters in the English Pointer dog. American Journal Veterinary Research. (submitted) 

Gillette, RL, Exercise Physiology and Physical Therapy, Chapter 5 in Manual of Small Animal Physical Therapy, Taylor, ed, Williams and Wilkins, Media PA (submitted). 

Gillette, RL, Gait Analysis, Chapter 6 in Manual of Small Animal Physical Therapy, Taylor, ed, Williams and Wilkins, Media PA (submitted). 

Rumph, PF, Marghitu, DB, Swaim, SF, Gillette, RL, Measurement of ground contact pressure on individual paw pads of English Pointer dogs at the walk. American Journal Veterinary Research (submitted). 

Swaim, SF, Marghitu, DB, Scardino, MS, Rumph, PF, Gillette, RL, Effects of bandage conformation on forelimb paw pad pressures. American Journal Veterinary Research (submitted). 

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Scientific Publications

Gillette, RL, Zebas, CJ, A comparison of limb symmetry in the trot of the Labrador Retriever. The Journal American Animal Hospital Association. JAAHA, (Nov/Dec 1999) 35:515-520. 

Gillette, R. L., Swaim, S. F., Marghitu, D. B., Scardino, M. S., Rumph, P. F. (abstract), Effects of bandage and splint conformation on forelimb paw pad pressure on dogs. Veterinary Surgery. 27:1998;507. 

Swaim, S. F., Gillette, R. L., An update on wound medications and dressings. Compend. Contin. Educ. 20:1998;1133-1145 

Zebas, C. J., Gillette, R. L., Hailey, R. L., Schoeberl, T., Kratzer, G., & Joseph, Y (1991). Kinematic descriptors of the running gait in the greyhound athlete. In R. N. Marshall, G. A. Wood, B. C. Elliott, T. R. Ackland, & P. J. McNair (Eds.), XIIIth International Conference on Biomechanics (pp 469-470). Perth, Australia: University of Western Australia. 

Zebas, C. J., R. L. Gillette, R. L. Hailey, Y. Joseph, & T. Schoeberl (1991). Selected kinematic differences in the running gait of the greyhound athlete during the beginning and end of the race. In C. L. Tant, P. E. Patterson, & S. L. York (Eds.), Biomechanics in Sport IX (pp 81-84). Ames, IA: Iowa State University. 

Ferrington, D. A., Schneider, C. M., and Gillette, R. L., Skeletal Muscle Ultrastructure Alterations Following Eccentric Exercise in the Rat. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, Vol. 23 (4), Supplement, 1991. 

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Other relevant publications

Gillette, R. L. (1999). Getting the Most Out of Canine Athletes. Proceedings of the sixth annual Sports Medicine Program (pp 1-4). Auburn, AL. 

Gillette, R. L. (1999). Updates on Treatment and Wound Healing of Paw Injuries in Dogs. Proceedings of The North American Veterinary Conference, Vol 13. (pp 614-616). Published by the Eastern States Veterinary Association, 1999. 

Gillette, R. L. (1998).  The importance of gait analysis in the training of canine athletes.   Sports Medicine Newsletter, Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, (pp 1-2) Summer Issue. 

Gillette, R.L. (1998).  New perspectives in performance physiology.  Proceedings of The North American Veterinary Conference (pp 687-689).  North American Veterinary Conferernce, Orlando FL 

Gillette, R.L. (1998).  Performance, Locomotion, and Lameness. Newsletter of the American Canine Sports Medicine Association, 4(1):pp1-3. 

Gillette, R. L., R. A. Taylor, & C. J. Zebas (1997).  Diagnostic and performance gait analysis of the racing greyhound.  Proceedings of the Thirteenth Annual International Canine    Sports Medicine Symposium (pp 12-18). Orlando FL. 

Gillette, R. L., R. A. Taylor, & C. J. Zebas (1997). Gait analysis of the racing greyhound. . 

Gillette, R.L. (1997).  The influence of the racing surface on performance.  Proceedings of The North American Veterinary Conference (pp 576-577).  North American Veterinary Conferernce, Orlando FL 

Gillette, R.L. (1996).  Performance of the Canine Athlete.  Newsletter of the American Canine Sports Medicine Association, 2(2):pp 2-3. 

Gillette, R. L. & C. J. Zebas (1995).  Principles of performance and gait analysis.  Veterinary    Publishing Group. 1995 Central Veterinary Conference Proceedings (pp 974-977).     Kansas City, MO, The Central Veterinary Conference. 

Gillette, R. L.  (1992).  The Influence of the Racetrack Surface on the Performance of the    Greyhound.  In University of Arizona Proceedings of the Race Track Industry Program    Racing Symposium (pp 199-201).  Tucson AZ: University of Arizona. 

Gillette, R. L. Track Surface Influences on the Racing Greyhound. Greyhound Review, April,  1992. 

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Presentations

" Kinematic Analysis of the Dog During Symmetrical Movement Using Two-Dimensional Computer Assisted Videography." Gillette, R. L., Annual Phi Zeta symposium, February 3, 1999. 

"Effects of Bandage and Splint Configuration on Forelimb Paw Pad Pressures in Dogs", Gillette, R. L., Swaim, S. F., Marghitu, D. B., Scardino, M. S., Rumph, P. F., American College of Veterinary Surgeons Veterinary Symposium, Chicago, IL, October 8-11, 1998. 

"The Role of the Veterinarian with Working Dog Clients", Gillette, First Annual National Detector Dog Conference, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, June 24-28, 1998. 

"Clinical Aspects of the Canine Athlete", Gillette, First Annual National Detector Dog Conference, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, June 24-28, 1998. 

"Performance Analysis of the Racing Greyhound", Gillette, Australian Veterinary Association Conference, Sydney, Australia, May 19-20, 1998. 

"Maximizing Performance of the Canine Athlete", Gillette, Australian Veterinary Association Conference, Sydney, Australia, May 19-20, 1998. 

"Methods and Products to Maintain and Enhance Performance", Gillette, Australian Veterinary Association Conference, Sydney, Australia, May 19-20, 1998. 

"Influence of the Racing Environment on Performance and Injuries", Gillette, Australian Veterinary Association Conference, Sydney, Australia, May 19-20, 1998. 

"Current Regimens and Recent Advances in Treating Canine Lameness", Gillette, Australian Veterinary Association Conference, Sydney, Australia, May 19-20, 1998 

"An Update on Products and Techniques to Enhance Wound Healing", Gillette, Australian Veterinary Association Conference, Sydney, Australia, May 19-20, 1998 

"New perspectives in the Management of Foot Lesions", Gillette, Australian Veterinary Association Conference, Sydney, Australia, May 19-20, 1998 

"Current Concepts and New Products for Raising Healthy Puppies", Gillette, Australian Veterinary Association Conference, Sydney, Australia, May 19-20, 1998 

"New Perspectives in Performance Physiology" Gillette, Fourteenth Annual International CanineSports Medicine Symposium. Buena Vista Palace, Orlando, Florida, Jan 10-11, 1998. 

"Kinematic Analysis of the Canine Gait." Gillette & Taylor, Thirteenth Annual International Canine Sports Medicine Symposium. Buena Vista Palace, Orlando, Florida, January 11-12, 1997 

"The Influence of the Racing Surface on Performance." Thirteenth Annual International Canine Sports Medicine Symposium. Buena Vista Palace, Orlando, Florida, January 11-12, 1997 

"Clinical Application of Performance Physiology." Gillette, Fifth Annual American Canine Sports Medicine Association Symposium, The Central Veterinary Conference. Kansas City, Missouri, August 24, 1997. 

"Performance Analysis in Racing Dogs." Iowa Greyhound Symposium, Bluffs Run Casino. Council Bluffs, Iowa, April 29-30, 1996. 

"Principles of Performance and Gait Analysis." American Canine Sports Medicine Association Symposium, The Central Veterinary Conference. Kansas City, Missouri, September 18,1995. 

"Applied Performance Analysis of the Canine Athlete." The National Meeting of the Canine Sports Medicine Veterinary Association. Las Vegas, Nevada, February 25, 1995. 

"Performance Analysis of the Racing Greyhound." Fifth Texas Greyhound Symposium. Corpus Christi Racetrack, Corpus Christi, Texas, September 16, 1994. 

"Normal Greyhound Racing Surfaces and Recommendations." Fifth Texas Greyhound Symposium. Corpus Christi Racetrack, Corpus Christi, Texas, September 16, 1994. 

"Economics of Racing Injuries." Fifth Texas Greyhound Symposium. Corpus Christi Racetrack, Corpus Christi, Texas, September 16, 1994. 

"The Importance of the Track Surface in Racing Greyhound Safety." Regional meeting of the Association of Racing Commissioners International. National Greyhound Association, Abilene, Kansas, October 22, 1993. 

"Performance Analysis of the Greyhound Athlete and How the Racing Surface Can Affect It." The National Greyhound Association Fall Symposium. The NGA Fall Meet, Abilene, Kansas. October 13, 1993. 

"Biomechanics and the Racing Greyhound." Invited Presentation. Seventh Annual Graduate Research Seminar in Biomechanics. University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, March 5, 1993. 

"The Influence of the Racetrack Surface on the Performance of the Greyhound." Twentieth Annual Symposium On Racing. The University of Arizona Race Track Industry Program, Tucson, AZ, December 10, 1992. 

"Gait Analysis and Relationship to Injuries in the Racing Greyhound." Veterinary Sports Medicine Research Emphasis Day, University of Florida, Gainesville FL, Jan. 31, 1992. 

"Kinematic Descriptors of the Running Gait in the Greyhound Athlete." Zebas and Gillette. International Society of Biomechanics, Perth, Australia, December 11, 1991. 

"Greyhound Sports Medicine." National Greyhound Association Trainers School, Woodlands Kennel Club, Kansas City, KS, September 17, 1991. 

"Selected Kinematic Differences in the Running Gait of the Greyhound Athlete During the Beginning and End of the Race." Zebas and Gillette. International Society of Biomechanics in Sport, Ames, IA, July 3, 1991. 

"Skeletal Muscle Ultrastructure Alterations Following Eccentric Exercise in the Rat." Ferrington, Schneider, and Gillette. American College of Sports Medicine National Convention, Orlando, FL, June 1, 1991. 

"Track Injuries: Kinematic and Kinetic Analysis of the Greyhound Running Pattern." Gillette and Zebas. Sixth Annual International Racing Greyhound Symposium, Central States Veterinary Conference, Kansas City, KS. August 26, 1990. 

"Biomechanical Injury Problems in the Racing Greyhound." Fourth Annual Graduate Research Seminar in Biomechanics. University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS. February 23 - 24, 1990. 

Updated as of 12/23/99