Poppy

Physiotherapist report – Poppy Nicholson May 2021 Subjective: Poppy had a remote consult and videos taken recently by the owners revealed that Poppy finds it hard to rise and can have “off days”. Gait: Her left hind-limb abducts when in lie and sitting is uncomfortable and avoided. There is increased weight bearing on the right hind-limb and a reduction in flexion of the right hind-limb. The forelimbs are slightly reduced in protraction. Poppy’s owners were able to conduct a guided assessment where Poppys range of motion in her spine was good in dorsi-flexion and laterally to each side. There was some sensitivity in the lumbar region and her right hindlimb was hard to pick-up. Owners reported no crepitus was present in her joints. Action: Table below, monitor for any changes and revisit in 4 weeks ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Exercise Frequency Notes ----------------------- --------------------- ------------------------- Wheat bag/Hot water 10 minutes every Drape over shoulders and bottle other day over lower back to alleviate pain and muscle tension. Leg Swaps 3x round, each day Pick up each leg in turn, allowing Poppy to adjust her weight and encourage even distribution of weight and improved posture/balance. Hold for 5 seconds Stretches Each day (When warmed 5x nose between front up) legs, 5x nose to each hip. Hold for 5 seconds. Brooms 10x over Turn both ways, step slowly over brooms/brushes. Aim for no hopping ! Feeding ( raising food - - bowls may help shift weight back onto back legs. Walking (Split into - - shorter more frequent walks, 20 minutes 2/3 times a day to prevent fatigue of the weaker leg) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Becky Black BSc(Hons) AdvCertVPhys ClinEd(AccMdx) RCH MIRVAP(VP)