Luna

Luna Physio Notes and Exercises 24/9/24 Luna was seen 24/9/24 for her initial physio assessment. She was purchased 8 weeks prior, limited knowledge regarding history. Luna is an inquisitive and bright horse. Good weight and condition. Her feet are unshod and up to date with saddle and vet. Gait: Right side pelvic drop in walk, increased pelvic swing laterally to both sides and a reduced pelvic motion through the lower back. Left hindlimb reduced stifle and tarsal flexion, right side also reduced stifle and tarsal flexion. Lowered flight arc bilaterally with forelimbs. Right hind intermittent toe scuffing. Flat foot placement in all limbs. Slight undertrack right hindlimb. Reduced forelimb stride length both forelimbs. In trot lateral circumduction both hindlimbs and reduced flexion. Toe in left forelimb in trot. Very mild right hind lameness in trot seen throough lack of pelvic motion. Palpation: Global hypertonicity. Overdeveloped base of the neck and left shoulder. Triggerpoints and reactivity lumbar region mild on both sides. Reduced shoulder protraction left forelimb. Right forelimb accessory carpal was restricted. Reluctant to pick hindlimbs and retraction was difficult. Spinal dorsi-flexion reduced, improved when tension in back muscles was released. Pelvis rounded and extension was good but not maintained. Aim:    Reduce back tension and stiffness Increase suppleness in neck and back Improve hindlimb flexion and strength horsestohoundsphysio@gmail.com www.horsestohoundsphysio.co.uk 07729002162 horsestohoundsphysio@gmail.com www.horsestohoundsphysio.co.uk 07729002162 horsestohoundsphysio@gmail.com www.horsestohoundsphysio.co.uk 07729002162 horsestohoundsphysio@gmail.com www.horsestohoundsphysio.co.uk 07729002162 horsestohoundsphysio@gmail.com www.horsestohoundsphysio.co.uk 07729002162 horsestohoundsphysio@gmail.com www.horsestohoundsphysio.co.uk 07729002162 Example Plan Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Exercise 1 Letters exercise Straightness triangle 2x week Big sweeping turns Letters Exercise Spaced poles 2x week Control over bend Straightness triangle Potty weaves Exercise 2 Spaced poles 2x week Letters Exercise Extra Heat packs 3x week Stretches every other day Control over bend Pole walks Potty weaves Letters exercise Big sweeping turns Pole walks Heat packs 3x week Stretches every other day Heat packs 3x week Stretches every other day Heat packs 3x week Stretches every other day horsestohoundsphysio@gmail.com www.horsestohoundsphysio.co.uk 07729002162