Lottie

Lottie- Physiotherapy Notes – 3/6/25 Lottie was seen for her initial appointment. She is active and bright in demeanour. Her weight is very good and diet controls are in place. Area allowed access too is restricted and is looking to be majority non-slip. No access to stairs or jumping up to limit spinal extension and risk of falling/losing back foot contact. Lottie has been on crate rest and is looking to begin some minor activities to maintain muscle mass and improve mobility. Gait: Lottie has a good rhythmical gait with good foot placement 6/10 times ground clearance front limbs and majority hindlimbs, left hindlimb is weaker. The right hindlimb on appearance is slightly more defined and placed medial with the left hind placed laterally in walk. Posture: Cranially loading (placing more weight on the forelimbs) and more onto the right hindlimb too. Proprioceptive deficit in place with some motor deficits too. Left hindlimb delayed knuckling response 5= seconds, right 1 second. Palpation: Left hindlimb hypotonic and hypotrophic Spinal epaxials tender right thoraco- lumbar region showing trigger points, resolved with manual therapy and Laser. Caudal boarder latissimus dorsi reactive, spasming and overworked due to cranial loading. Range of motion in joints is good with no crepitus found. Aim: Improve overall balance, muscle strength and protect the opposing limbs. horsestohoundsphysio@gmail.com www.horsestohoundsphysio.co.uk 07729002162 horsestohoundsphysio@gmail.com www.horsestohoundsphysio.co.uk 07729002162 horsestohoundsphysio@gmail.com www.horsestohoundsphysio.co.uk 07729002162