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Re: Ms Jemma Naughton (Tinker)
Subjective: Tinker was seen for an initial assessment following a period of lameness observed
following a night in the field. Tinker has been examined and is currently on NSAID medication. Tinker
is having light turnout. In stance, right shoulder is weaker, good posture.
Gait: Walk shows straight movement on two tracks. Tracking up with hindlimbs, increased barrel
visibility to the left. Left hip hike and audible intermittent toe scuffing right hindlimb. Elevated head
carriage and forelimb bilateral stride shortening. Trot exacerbated the head carriage and bracing of
the forelimbs. Reduced metacarpophalageal drop LF – indicating reduced weight bearing.
Objective: Left poll and brachiocephalicus showing increased tension and activation – restricting
forelimb retraction and lateral neck mobility to right. Left trapezius inflamed and restricting
protraction right forelimb. Left hoof capsule restricted and crepitus in metacarpophalangeal joint.
Bilateral lumbar trigger points and tension. Hindlimb protraction restricted bilaterally.
Following the session the head position lowered and there was increased weight bearing on the left
forelimb. Lameness observed in trot once compensatory bracing was removed.
Tinker has been advised to continue in some light controlled walk to encourage mobility of the
restricted joints and to approach the overseeing veterinarian for additional pain assessment.
Kindest Regards
Becky Black
BSc (Hons) AdvCertVPhys RCH ClinEd(AccMdx) MIRVAP
www.horsestohoundsphysio.co.uk