Peter

Peter 17/4/25 Subjective: Peter has a history of tendon sheath damage and annular ligament damage to the left forelimb. He is showing reluctance to go the field and is stiff when coming out of the stable. Recently had teeth and feet trimmed. Not in work currently. Gait: Even pelvic drop with the hindlimbs, the hindlimbs look to be carrying excessive load and have a shortened flight arc giving a characteristic goose step appearance on gait examination. Increased metatarsophalangeal joint drop bilaterally in the hindlimbs and reduced weight bearing on the left forelimb especially on the tight turns. Palpation – Neck and shoulders palpate normally, slight pop on full shoulder extension and forelimb protraction left forelimb. Thickening of annular ligament left forelimb. Mild reduction in fetlock mobility in bilateral forelimbs, reluctance to protract the hindlimbs forwards and stretch the hamstrings. Mild lumbar spasming right side. Pelvic mobility is good overall, a little restricted in flexion. Mild tension in left pectoral. Exercises horsestohoundsphysio@gmail.com www.horsestohoundsphysio.co.uk 07729002162 horsestohoundsphysio@gmail.com www.horsestohoundsphysio.co.uk 07729002162 If any changes occur or you wish to control the pain or lameness further, cold hosing can be really easy and effective to reduce swelling and act as an antiinflammatory. horsestohoundsphysio@gmail.com www.horsestohoundsphysio.co.uk 07729002162