Nutraceuticals for Joint Health: 2022 Edition!

1.0 CE Credit Hour / Veterinarians & Veterinary Technicians

Overview:

This webinar will review the most recent literature on the use of nutraceuticals for joint problems. It will review the components of a normal and abnormal joint and then cover common nutraceuticals and the evidence available for their use in veterinary medicine.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understanding of currently available supplements for joints. It will be broken down by system and the pros/cons and evidence available for each will be discussed.
    Matthew Brunke, DVM, DACVSMR, CCRP, CVPP, CVA

    Matthew Brunke, DVM, DACVSMR, CCRP, CVPP, CVA

    Matt Brunke, DVM, DACVSMR, CCRP, CVPP, CVA, is a native New Yorker, having grown up in New York, New York. He received his BS in animal science from Cornell University in 2000 and his DVM from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in St Kitts, graduating in 2004. He received his certification in rehabilitation in 2008 from the University of Tennessee Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner program and now teaches for that program. He completed the practice experience pathway for the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (ACVSMR) in 2017 and passed ACVSMR boards in January 2018. As an ACVSMR diplomate, he believes in a big-picture, practical approach to treating his patients and enjoys both orthopedic and neurological cases. When not at work, he enjoys running with his dog Penny.

    Adam Christman, DVM, MBA

    Adam Christman, DVM, MBA

    Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, is the Chief Veterinary Officer for dvm360®—an MJH Life Sciences Company™—who oversees content strategy and development and is the brand voice and personality for dvm360®’s multimedia channels. As a charismatic leader, he brings wit, humor, and authenticity to animal health care as the host of dvm360 Live!™ a new web-based talk show, The Vet Blast Podcast, continuing education webinars, and live media broadcasts.

    Christman has also been in private practice and shelter medicine for 18 years and is currently a member and Treasurer of the New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association. He received his DVM degree from Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and his MBA from Aspen University.

    Christman is a national thought leader, speaker and author on practice management, social media, and rehabilitation, and co-authored, Honey, Have You Squeezed the Dachshund? A Pet Owner’s Guide for Owners Who Are Terrified of IVDD—a book on dogs with disabilities. He has been featured in multiple publications and appeared on various multimedia shows throughout the country sharing his expertise and passion on all things veterinary medicine.

    As an avid social media influencer for animal health care, he has over 800K followers on TikTok and 53K followers on Instagram. He loves to engage with fellow pet parents and veterinary professionals across social media. Christman is an advocate of Pride VMC and Pawsibilities. He is also the proud dog dad to 4 dachshunds and believes no one should be deprived of the incredible human-animal bond.


    This program has been approved for 1.0 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.

    This activity is sponsored by Vetoquinol