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Physiotherapy Consult – Rosie
Janette Logan and Sian Jones
Rosie was referred by Simon regarding hip dysplasia and arthritis diagnosis. Rosie has
displayed sporadic vocalisation when at rest or jumping and has stopped jumping activities.
She is currently on short walks of 15 minutes and on metacam and gabapentin for pain
relief.
Gait Analysis:
Able to locomote freely around the space
Preferred to lie that sit or stand – will scoot forward oppose to pushing with
hindlimbs
Turning right has less rhythm and weight bearing
Postural Evaluation: Mild kyphosis noted in the lumbar spine. Hyper extended carpal joints
from cranial loading posture. Visibly off-loads right hindlimb.
Muscular Evaluation: Notable lack of biceps femoris muscle mass in right hindlimb Forelimb
joints and range of motion was good and no notable restrictions were seen in the forelimbs
or hindlimbs except reduced hip extension bilaterally. Epaxial musculature was spasming,
with trigger points and fasiculations bilaterally. This occurred from T10 caudally.