xiiiAcknowledgments
You would not be holding this book in your
hands if it were not for the foresight of Erica
Judisch, our executive editor at Wiley Blackwell,
who recognized the need to address and dis-
seminate information on the extensive advance-
ments in the field of canine sports medicine and
rehabilitation since the first edition was pub-
lished. We thank Purvi Patel, our project editor,
for helping us to transform the manuscript into a
beautiful, easy‐to‐read resource. Throughout the
writing and production process both Erica and
Purvi have been patient, constructive, accommo-
dating, and most generous with their time.
We are grateful to Marcia Schlehr, a lifetime
student of canine structure and function, for
her outstanding, anatomically correct illustra-
tions. Thank you also to the graphic designers
at Wiley Blackwell, who acquiesced to our
desire for an easy‐to‐read, full‐color book and a
cover that appropriately illustrates the outcome
of canine sports medicine and rehabilitation—a
healthy, active dog.
Mary Ellen Goldberg provided expert tech-
nical assistance in graphics and reference
management.
Most of all we thank the 36 authors of
this book, all of whom agreed to write their
chapters on a short timeline, incorporating
all of the most recent information, assuring
that at the time of publication the informa-
tion presented would be as current as
possible.
While they might not realize how grateful we
are, we also thank all of the dogs that have
taught the authors so much about canine sports
medicine and rehabilitation throughout the
years and that have posed interminably for
photos and videos.
And finally, to our family members and
friends, we thank you for your encouragement
and patience during our absences.Chris Zink
Janet B. Van Dyke