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Physiotherapist report – Darwin Daley
Date: 15/04/2019
Physiotherapy Report following Initial Assessment Age: 5.5 Years Old
History: 03/03/2019 Wedge Repair carried out left hindlimb cruciate.
Gait: Hind-limbs still show lateral movement in flight particularly the
left hind-limb. Increased weight bearing on the right hind-limb,
improved since previous visit. Sit showed bilateral external rotation of
the hind limbs more so with the left stifle, this was improved with
kinsio-tape applied parallel to the stifle.
Palpation: Latissimus dorsi hypertonic, left side improved dramatically,
right side was reactive. Long head of triceps bilaterally hypertonic .
Hypertonicity in the hind-limbs had resolved somewhat since last visit.
Under observation.
Range of motion: Reduced left hind-limb, PROM was good but resisted
heavily.
Treatment: Massage Pulsating magnetic field therapy (Pain setting),
Phototherapy 3 mins to alleviate tension where massage was not
tolerated.
Short Term: Maintain straightness and muscle bulk, through sitting
exercises and controlled walking. Build upon gait improvement seen
following session (achieved – Darwin was much straighter than the
previous session).
Long Term: Improve range of motion and weight bearing of left hind-limb.
Exercises: Closed chain sitting to standing 10 reps per day, focussing
on foot placement (with tape or with a guided hand). Walking to be 12
minutes slow lead walking, twice per day.
To be revisited after veterinary check-up. Approximately 2 weeks time if
exercises are still suitable.
From: Ellen Daley
8 Furness Ave
OL15 8HU
To: Becky Black
Horses To Hounds Physiotherapy
Badger Close
OL16 4QR
Date: 15.04.2019
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Description Quantity Amount Due Paid In Full
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Canine Initial Session 1 £35.00 Pending
Electrotherapy 1 £0.00 -
Equipment Rent 0 £0.00 -
Total £35.00
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Darwin has received an initial treatment at the cost of £35.00 this can
be transferred to the following account via BACS and this receipt
withheld for insurance claim purposes.
Account : 17783087
Sort Code: 07-02-46
Further sessions will be £35.00 if required.
Kindest Regards
Becky Black
BSc(Hons) AdvCertVPhys ClinEd(AccMdx) MIRVAP