ABOUT CANAPP SPORTS MEDICINE
ABOUT CANAPP SPORTS MEDICINE
"Bicoastal leaders in veterinary sports medicine: Helping canine athletes and companions by diagnosing and treating complex soft tissue and orthopedic conditions through highly advanced diagnostics combined with minimally invasive precision care, innovative surgical and non-surgical approaches, regenerative therapies, and telemedicine innovation so that dogs can return to peak performance, full function, and comfort."
CSM Mission
"REVOLUTIONIZING CANINE SPORTS MEDICINE THROUGH PRECISION CARE, TELEMEDICINE INNOVATION, AND EDUCATION"
MEET THE TEAM
Sherman O. Canapp, Jr.
DVM, MS, CCRT, DACVS, DACVSMR
Debra Canapp
DVM, CCRT, CVA, DACVSMR
Ally Canapp
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Grace Price
Sherman O. Canapp, Jr.
DVM, MS, CCRT, DACVS, DACVSMR
Dr. Sherman Canapp, was the first to complete a combined DVM/MS at Kansas State University.
He then completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at the University of Missouri followed by a three-year residency in small animal surgery at the University of Florida. Dr. Canapp is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons and a Charter Diplomate and Past President of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation.
Dr. Canapp is the co-founder of the Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group (VOSM) in Annapolis Junction, MD. Founded in 2006, VOSM was the first specialty veterinary hospital in the US dedicated specifically to orthopedics, sports medicine and rehabilitation therapy. He was also the founding National Director of Sports Medicine, Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine for Thrive Pet Healthcare.
Dr. Canapp is the co-founder of Canapp Sports Medicine, LLC (CSM), a concierge orthopedic, sports medicine and regenerative medicine practice with offices in Maryland and California. Dr. Canapp routinely receives referrals for sports related injuries, arthroscopic procedures and regenerative medicine treatments from domestic and international sources. Dr. Canapp’s primary caseload is performance, sporting and working dogs. CSM also provides a virtual sports medicine platform, which delivers teleconsultations / telemedicine / tele-training to veterinarians and performance dog owners around the world. CSM offers virtual educational content, webinars as well as remote procedural assistance.
Dr. Canapp is the Co-Founder of Canine Longevity, LLC (CL), a company that that helps dog owners who want to optimize their pet’s health and longevity. CL uses proactive science-based healthcare to create personalized and individualized, evidence-based care programs that enhance canine performance, wellbeing, and health span through tailored nutrition, supplementation, regenerative medicine, mobility support, and proactive screenings.
Dr. Canapp is the President and CEO of Orthobiologic Innovations, LLC (OBI), a translational medicine company that focuses on product design, development and testing of orthopedic and arthroscopic devices, instrumentation, medical systems, biologics and regenerative medicine technologies. OBI is actively involved in designing and performing clinical trials.
Dr. Canapp created the VOSM Academy, LLC educational training programs for veterinarians interested in bringing high level sports & regenerative medicine, rehabilitation therapy, diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound and arthroscopic procedures to their practice in the US and abroad. The VOSMA Certification Program allows clinicians to be trained and certified by Drs. Canapp and, once trained, become an official VOSM affiliate location. Certified practitioners/locations include Seattle, Philadelphia, Nashville USA, as well as locations in Finland, Japan and Australia.
Dr. Canapp established Project GO (Global Orthopedics For Animals), 501(c)(3) , a non-profit foundation (501c3) dedicated to helping animals with musculoskeletal injuries. Project GO provides support and funding to animals from various organizations including government working dogs, rescue centers and wildlife sanctuaries.
Dr. Canapp is a member of the Board of Trustees for Johns Hopkins Medicine, Howard County General Hospital, Maryland, USA
Debra Canapp
DVM, CVA, CCRT, DACVSMR
Dr. Debra Canapp began her journey in sports medicine and rehabilitation with her certification in canine rehabilitation through the Canine Rehabilitation Institute in Loxahatchee, Florida in 2005. She has since continued an exclusive career working in small animal sports and rehabilitation medicine. In order to expand the rehabilitative services offered to VOSM's patients, Dr. Canapp became certified in the art of traditional Chinese veterinary medicine and acupuncture by the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society in 2006.
In 2007 she further enhanced VOSM’s rehabilitative portfolio when she received her certification in stem cell therapy, a practice that has shown promise in returning our injured canine companions and athletes to their prior function. In 2010-2011, Dr. Canapp pursued studies and advanced training in diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound and is currently utilizing this tool, as a leader in the small animal field, diagnostically and therapeutically through ultrasound-guided regenerative medicine injections. In 2012, Dr. Canapp obtained the next level of expertise in her field by becoming board certified in the new American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation.
For the past 8 years, Dr. Canapp’s exclusive area of interest, clinical work, lecturing and research has revolved around sports medicine and rehabilitation therapy, specifically canine sports-related injury, sport rehabilitation and performance. She has completed advanced courses in canine rehabilitation, hydrotherapy, acupuncture, sports medicine, orthopedics and stem cell therapy. Currently she is practicing sports medicine, acupuncture, musculoskeletal ultrasound and rehabilitation at VOSM.
Dr. Canapp is active in teaching rehabilitation medicine to visiting veterinary students, rehabilitation therapy certification candidates, and veterinarians. She is also engaged in several clinical trials involving sports medicine and rehabilitation and reviews for scientific veterinary journals and grant committees. Dr. Canapp has been published and lectures on the subjects of osteoarthritis, sports medicine, regenerative medicine, musculoskeletal ultrasound and rehabilitation therapy at national and international continuing education meetings. Dr. Debra Canapp, along with her husband, Dr. Sherman Canapp, currently lecture both domestically and abroad on the subjects of orthopedic injuries in the sporting/working dog and the current rehabilitation techniques used to treat them.
Ally Canapp
Allyson Canapp has worked with Veterinary Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Group (VOSM) for the past 10 years in various roles throughout the hospital including surgery, rehabilitation therapy, receiving nurse and surgical client coordinator. Throughout her tenure, she has gained an invaluable experience in regenerative and sports medicine and enjoys her innovative current role as a VA (similar to a “PA” in human medicine) to Dr. Canapp’s most unique cases. While currently working towards her veterinary technician license, Ally enjoys living in the Maryland area with her children and husband, as well as her canine companion, French Bulldog, Zoey.
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Grace Price
Grace Price graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from the University of Maryland in 2023, while gaining hands-on experience as a technician at her local general animal hospital. Her career path began with a role at Canine Fitness Center, where she discovered her deep interest in canine rehabilitation.
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Driven by a desire to specialize further in orthopedics, Grace joined the Veterinary Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Group (VOSM), where she works in various capacities, including surgery, ultrasound, rehabilitation therapy, consultation, and client communications. Her diverse experience at VOSM equipped her with a comprehensive skill set and enhanced her knowledge in both the medical and operational aspects of veterinary care.
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In March 2024, Grace took on a new challenge by joining the Canapp Sports Medicine (CSM) team, assisting Drs. Debra and Sherman Canapp. In her current role, she supports the doctors in both clinical and project management duties, contributing to the development and success of the CSM projects.
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Outside of her professional life, Grace enjoys spending quality time with her family, friends, and her rescue border collie, Milly. Her dedication to animal care and her commitment to continuing education in the field make her an invaluable asset to the veterinary community.