Alfie

Richard Kendrew/Thewlis Re: Alfie (Whippet) 02/7/24 Alfie was referred following a puncture wound and injury to his shoulder and back pain found when he went to visit his local veterinarian. Subjective: Alfie settled very well and was happy with light pressure. Eating and drinking are considered normal. His walks are 1-2 hours on lead for the most part and some off-lead sniffing if quiet. This is a very good length of walk, advised to watch for any toe dragging/scuffing, changes in willingness or soreness the day after walking to then cut down the walk to that end time to prevent fatigue of the injured leg. Weight is good. Gait: No obvious limping or deviations observed, mild rotation of the left forelimb and reduced weight bearing on this limb. Stride length is good. Turning left is slightly stilted compared to the right. Sit position is good. Palpation – Left shoulder spasming and swelling around biceps muscle with reduced muscle mass. Puncture wound visible but healed over with healthy tissue. Left elbow flexion was restricted as was left shoulder extension. Elicited spasming on the lateral shoulder. Left lumbar region of the back very reactive spasming and painful. Neck range of movement was good Right forelimb range of motion and muscle tone was good Hindlimb range of motion was good, mild limits in hip extension bilaterally. Right gastrocnemius (calf) reactive and increased in tone Lateral bend left was difficult as was back lift stretch. Exercises horsestohoundsphysio@gmail.com www.horsestohoundsphysio.co.uk 07729002162 horsestohoundsphysio@gmail.com www.horsestohoundsphysio.co.uk 07729002162