Relatório de estágio curricular obrigatório: área de fisioterapia e reabilitação de pequenos animais

Abstract

The curricular internship is an important stage for the practical application of the theoretical knowledge acquired during the undergraduate program, as well as an opportunity for the student to develop as a person and as a professional in the job market. This report aims to describe the internship site, as well as the activities performed and the caseload followed during the period from august 4th to october 31st, 2025, totaling 445 hours. The internship was carried out in the area of small animal Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation at AMI - Centro de Reabilitação e Fisioterapia Veterinária, located in the city of Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, under the supervision of Veterinary Doctor Vitória Cristina Nunes and the guidance of Prof. Dr. Karina Affeldt Guterres. During the internship period, a total of 28 animals were monitored, including 167 physiotherapy sessions, 80 acupuncture sessions, and 2 moxibustion sessions. Regarding the systems treated, the musculoskeletal system stood out with 56.1%, followed by the neurological system, accounting for 43.9% of the cases. Throughout the internship, two relevant clinical cases were observed: one geriatric patient with hip dysplasia and osteoarthritis, and another patient with Intervertebral Disc Disease. The internship was essential for a better understanding of the functioning of the chosen field in the job market, as well as for the practical application of physiotherapeutic techniques in professional routine. [resumo fornecido pelo autor]