Eddie

Eddie - Initial Physiotherapy Assessment and Exercises Eddie is a lovely natured gelding who is used for hacking and some schooling. Owner reports some tripping behaviour and can be difficult to engage. Had previously poor fitting tack and was sent away for a couple of weeks, has good condition and weight. Good balanced feet and shod all 4. Gait: Straight moving with even pelvic drop either side, marginally more cranial pelvic movement on the left side and ribcage to the right. Moved in the sagittal plance with all four limbs and good rhythm. Trotting showed the same, eager to trot and good foot balance and mobility.Turning was good on terms of foot flight and timing, a little reluctant with hindlimbs. Palpation: Head and jaw feel normal. Neck is braced in brachiocephalicus and sternocephalicus muscles. Restricted latissimus dorsi bilaterally which is limiting forelimb protraction. Moderate trigger points and spasming in the lumbar region of the back. Pelvic extension resented, pelvic tuck is good, shows good mobility through the back. Lacking muscle mass in hindlimbs over quadriceps, TFL and biceps femoris. Stifle and hocks feel ok, no swelling heat etc. Aim:    Improve strength Reduce neck tension Improve back mobility 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