Luna

Luna Physio Notes and Exercises 24/10/24 Luna was seen 24/10/24 for a follow up physio assessment. Luna has progressed well and some of the issues from last visit have improved. Notable her ability to reach forward with her forelimbs is much better and her body is less tense overall. Gait: Right side pelvic drop in walk (mild), increased pelvic swing laterally to both sides. Right side reduced stifle and tarsal flexion. Right hind not toe scuffing today. 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 – improved after physio and stretches. Palpation: Some tension and mild trigger points lumbar region on both sides. Reduced shoulder protraction left forelimb, but large stretch today was able to release this. Spinal dorsi-flexion reduced but improved from last visit, able to get some wither lift today and some visible movement, Pelvis rounded and extension was good and able to be maintained for a few seconds. Still showing weakness in stifles. Aim:    Reduce back tension and stiffness Increase suppleness in neck and back Improve hindlimb flexion and strength Ideally needs one full day off a week to allow muscles to rest. If smaller children are wishing to ride, the weaves, letters exercise or pole walks will be good for a 30 minute session. This would count as her second day off during the week. Alternatively the smaller children can take Luna for a hack/walk which would be good for Luna to experience different terrain and hills. 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 Exercise 1 Letters exercise Pole walks Exercise 2 Square Long reining 3 4 Long reining Letters exercise Inverted triangle Pole walks 5 Long reining 6 Raised poles walk/trot Pole walks 7 8 Long reining Maze Letters exercise Raised poles walk/trot Maze horsestohoundsphysio@gmail.com www.horsestohoundsphysio.co.uk 07729002162 Extra Heat packs 2x week Stretches every other day including wither lifts Heat packs 3x week Stretches every other day including wither lifts Heat packs 2x week Stretches every other day including wither lifts Heat packs 3x week Stretches every other day including wither lifts