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Ellie– Physiotherapy Initial Consult
18/1/25
Ellie was seen following some behavioural changed when mounted. Owner reports Ellie can
jump hollow backed and can be reluctant to go forwards. Her shoes were worn and needing
attention – owner aware and farrier is booked in Monday.Saddle fitter also booked next
week. Saddle slips right mildly.
Gait assessment – Walk: Very mild right hip drop and although does track up and move
straight has a left fore toe out and bilateral hindlimb toe out movement. Lacks impulsion
and has elevated head carriage. Visible tension in the back musculature and reduced swing
through the back and pelvis. Lacks impulsion but does clear the ground with no evidence of
toe-drag visible.
Trot:Tracks up, again lacks impulsion in the trot, straight moving and has even fetlock drop
and weight bearing.
Turn: Turning showed good hindlimb proprioception, placement, and foot height. Circling to
the left was showing reduced neck mobility and reduced timing qualities. The circle right
was better but still showed some neck tension C2-3.
Palpation – Well muscled overall and a good body weight. The shoulders and neck was
consistent with expected workload, visible tension iines seen in c2-3 of the neck showing
some tension around the neck and head.Forelimb mobility is very good. Mild trigger points
in lumbar region of the left side, the right side was extensive from mid thoracic into lumbar
and ultrasound applied to reduce spasming alongside heat.Gluteals also showing tenderness
and reactivity. Restricted protraction and retraction of the hindlimbs, the right hindlimb was
more mobile in retraction than the left.
Pelvic rounding and extension are good.
Aims:
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Improve back mobility
Improve hindlimb flexion
Build topline in a slow balanced manner
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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