Dandy

Dandy– Exercise Prescription 28/8/24 Subjective: Dandy was seen following a period of rest due to puncture wound and mudrash. Owner wanting to come back into work and build him back up. Recent Azutoria episode in hamstring group. Bright and alert when observed. Windsuck tendancy. Static: Elevated head and neck posture with hollow back and fixed pelvic tilt. Foot balance is good. Gait: In walk forelimbs track straight and have good landing pattern, reduced quadriceps function bilaterally worse on left hindlimb. Terminal flight phase into landing shows mild deviation of limb, inward rotation hip, outward stifle and inward tarsus, toe out left hind. Mild outward rotation also seen right hind. Tight circles show limited neck mobility bilaterally, reduced spinal flexion and small reduction in timing, placement quality, foot flight is good. Crossing well forelimbs, some improvement needed hindlimbs. Palpation: Neck brachiocephalicus overdevelopment more on right side. Lumbar kyphosis and hypertonic globally over body, reduced spinal bulk and muscle quality over topline. Tension triceps bilaterally. Girth and serratus muscle good. Very reactive spasming lumbar region and into hip flexors, resolved well with hip holds. Hamstrings over developed and quadriceps under developed. Needs work on hindlimb engagement. Hypotrophy trapezius and before withers. Advise: Start with 30 minute sessions working on transitions, flexibility, shoulder mobility and quadriceps engagement. This can be done using some of the following exercises. [] [] [][] [][] [][] []