Stormi

Stormi – Physiotherapy Initial Consult 18/1/25 Stormi was seen for an initial consult for a check. She has some behaviour that is potentially pain related and can be wary of people entering her space. She is a young horse and likely to mature over time and hopefully we can work to resolve some of these issues. Owner wishes to do all round work with her. Shoes required to be looked at and overall foot balance. Possible saddle check required too.Find inclines difficult (walked up the hill on hindlimb toes before treatment).Slightly croup high. Gait assessment – Walk: Head held right,right side hip dropincreased barrel movement on the right side (more ribcage is seen from behind on the right). Left hindlimb is toe out and occasionally moves on the outside track. Spine shows slight curve with quarters left.Tracks up. Reduced fetlock drop and spring on the forelimbs.Marrow moving in the hindlimbs. Trot:Trotting was forward and rushed, reduced forelimb stride length and fluidity. Turn: Turning showed good hindlimb proprioception, placement, and foot height. Timing was good. Good ability to place, foot height was good and rhythm was good. Neck mobility redued both ways. Palpation – Poll tension and neck has reduced mobility C3-4. The left shoulder has reduced muscle mass compared to the right and is restricted in protraction. The right mid thoracic section of the back had hypotonicity and hypotrophy which correlated with where the flocking in the saddle was redueced.Larger muscle mass on body and reduced limb muscles on the forelimbs, showing we need to create bigger and more fluid steps with the forelimbs and shoulders to reduced the concussive action.Pelvic rounding and extension were good. Aims: - Improve neck mobility Improve forelimb reach and strength Balance feet and improve flexibility 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