Alfie

Richard Kendrew/Thewlis Re: Alfie (Whippet) 23/7/24 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 again and preferred his right side to be touched while mildly guarding the left side. His walks are 1-2 hours on lead for the most part and some off-lead sniffing if quiet, owner noticed that sometimes Alfie moves with a stilted forelimb gait, I have asked to monitor if this is downhill as he may be bracing his shoulders and this may be a sign of fatigue setting in. Gait: No obvious limping or deviations observed, no rotation of the carpus is seen on the visit today so no need for any bracing or supports here. Still preferring to off-load the left forelimb slightly. Palpation – Left shoulder spasming with reduced muscle mass. Puncture wound healed over with small amount of scar tissue under the surface. Left elbow flexion was restricted as was left shoulder extension. Elicited spasming on the lateral shoulder. Left lumbar region of the back spasming but improved from last visit. Hip mobility looked to have increased since last session. Right gastrocnemius (calf) reactive and increased in tone. Lateral bend improved since last visit. Exercises horsestohoundsphysio@gmail.com www.horsestohoundsphysio.co.uk 07729002162 Add these together, so over a single broom and then turn one way (to form the weave) horsestohoundsphysio@gmail.com www.horsestohoundsphysio.co.uk 07729002162