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Current and past events

BVZS Conference November 4th 2022

We have been kindly invited to speak at this years conference for both the vet and nursing streams. I will be speaking live at the conference in Birmingham, discussing modern research in the management of AO cases.

There will also be discussion of case studies involving physiotherapy in the protected contact environment.

BHS and AHH conference March 12th 2022

I have kindly been invited to speak at this years conference on innovations in musculoskeletal health in reptiles. I will also be covering case studies in physiotherapy, within the taxon.

Past events

NUVZS - Treatment and management - 2022

I was kindly invited to discuss my work with veterinary students at Nottingham Vet School, this involved some of my case studies, research and new research in the field of MSK health.

I'm looking forward to speaking to vet students based at the Vet school, where I tried as a Veterinary Physiotherapist, who have a keen interest in exotic animals.

International co-operative care
conference

I will be a guest speaker at the new international - 'Together in care' conference on the 17th December 2021. Look forward to seeing you there, and feel particularly proud to be a speaker amongst such prolific experts from around the world.

*When you subscribe to this FREE webinar you will receive a ZOOM

link a week in advance of the webinar. Click here to register.

Abstract:
Musculoskeletal issues of varying aetiology are a common form of

pathology in zoo species, and standard protocols are used to treat

this in zoos. Some interventions are purely pharmaceutical and

. Is this enough, and if rehabilitation techniques are used, can those

from humans and domestic species be applied safely and effectively

to exotic species? Further, are our standard approaches to zoo (and

domestic) animal management and keeping causing some

musculoskeletal pathology?

This talk will cover the management of musculoskeletal and

neurological health in daily husbandry routines, as well as rehabilitative approaches for lameness and associated pathology. Additionally, and using evidence from zoos and from the literature, it outlines how rehabilitation/physiotherapy modalities could be altered to better fit the management of an exotic species, and how traditional approaches may be to the animal's detriment.

Topics:

- The importance of a holistic and full team approach when managing and treating lameness, considering numerous factors such as environment, behaviour, management, training....
- Can rehabilitation be applied safely within a zoo environment?
- What lessons can we learn from human health care?

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Zoospensefull webinar - Fully booked

BIAZA - Mammal working group - 2021

The working group is for zoo professionals, who work primarily with Mammals. I attended the conference, to cover new research in the field of exotic rehabilitation, and the utilisation of training for physiotherapy.

SVZS conference - 2021

I was invited to talk to the SVZS conference, attended by veterinary students from Vet schools based within the south of England. I was asked to discuss some of my research and some of my on-going case studies, as well as the impact of management on health in captive animal.

Zoo professionals - Lameness webinar - 2020

I also very recently hosted a webinar on Lameness, predisposing factors and its management, which was attended by over 300 professionals from all over the world (vets, vet nurses, technicians, keepers and physiotherapists). We were able to raise £250 for the Komodo Survival Program

(a research and conservation

organisation in Indonesia),

who have been a great help

in my research.

Title: Lameness and rehabilitation: Are we setting off on the

right foot?

Abstract:

Musculoskeletal issues of varying aetiology are a common form of

pathology in zoo species, and standard protocols are used to treat

this in zoos. Some interventions are purely pharmaceutical and

surgical. Is this enough, and if rehabilitation techniques are used,

can those from humans and domestic species be applied safely

and effectively to exotic species? Further, are our standard

approaches to zoo animal management and keeping causing

some musculoskeletal pathology?

This talk will cover the management of musculoskeletal and

neurological health in daily husbandry routines, as well as

rehabilitative approaches for lameness and associated pathology.

Additionally, and using evidence from zoos and from the literature,

it outlines how rehabilitation/physiotherapy modalities could be altered to better fit the management of an exotic species, and how traditional approaches may be to the animal’s detriment.

Topics:

What management changes can be made to maintain health and recovery, in addition to (?) current practices, and how might they predispose animals to MSK pathology (examples of current enclosures for evaluation)?
How current rehabilitation might be altered for use with exotic species (examples from the literature)?

Annual BVZS conference - 2020

BVZS - Annual conference - Lamness and rehabilitation: are we setting off on the right foot. Matthew Shackleton, Veterinary Physiotherapy

Annual Reptile and Amphibians working group (BIAZA) conference - 2020

I have been kindly invited to speak at the next RAWG symposium to present my research into Komodo dragon gait, and lameness. RAWG is an event for leading zoo professionals throughout Britain.

Annual ABWAK conference - 2020

I have been kindly asked to speak at the next ABWAK symposium, this is an annual event attended by zoo professionals from Britain and Ireland, and showcases new techniques and information for exotic animal keepers.

Attendee testimonials

'Grateful to Matthew Shackleton for conducting a knowledgeable series of webinars on veterinary physiotherapy. It was a completely new concept for me to learn and explore.

About the webinars:

1. Being a student of MSc zoo conservation biology, this series helped me understand the various factors that need to be considered while designing an enclosure to avoid lameness and Gait in the captive animals, particularly the heavy-bodied ones.

2. The slides used in the presentation were neat and detailed reflecting the speaker's passion for the subject. He explained every bullet point and example thoroughly (explains why the webinars were fully booked) giving us a deeper insight into veterinary physiotherapy.

3. I wish this subject was a part of our Zoo Conservation unit (opportunity for collaborations Matthew! ) as it covers a major topic about how proper and ethical animal management plays an important role in their overall well being.

I encourage people to attend this webinar if he conducts the same again (I will surely share the link). Matthew Shackleton is a trained professional and also works with the Komodo Survival Program. If you wish to make a donation towards the KSP, then please find the link at the end of this post.

My favorite piece- "Behavioural and environmental interventions".'

- Gargi. R - Conservation researcher

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