Joey

Physiotherapy Consult – Joey Jan Smith Joey was referred due to Proprioceptive deficit in his hindlimbs. He was rescued in August 2024. He is a lovely natured dog who is bright alert and happy. His weight is good and he is able to locomote around unaided. He walks 2x 20 mins. Has access to a garden and the slippery floors are matted inside. Gait Analysis:      Able to locomote freely around the space Preferred to lie that sit or stand Laterally places hindlimbs Lacking flexion and controlled placement Knuckling on occasion when stood bilaterally Postural Evaluation: Mild kyphosis noted in the lumbar spine. Changes in coat presentation from thoracic to lumbar region. Wide stance globally. Muscular Evaluation: Neck tone was normal, mildly increased reactivity over serratus ventralis and latissimus dorsi, Spasming and reactive T7-T12. Reduced muscle tone in hindlimbs especially quadriceps and gracilis. Range of motion was good, limited right hip extension. Neurological Evaluation: Cranial nerves – in tact Forelimb withdrawl response and knuckline respoinse – Normal Hindlimb withdrawl reflex – Present but weaker LH Knuckling – Failed to replace within 3 seconds bilaterally with hindlimbs. 5 sits daily