Ellie

Gemma Taylor Re: Ellie – Physiotherapy Notes 1/7/ 2025 Subjective Ellie is of a good body condition score and is a lean fit horse. She is shod and feet are well balanced. Static & Dynamic Observations:      Dynamic assessment not carried out today due to handler absence Bracing and increased tension over shoulders, more so right Neck bracing, improved topline since last visit Good back posture with minimal to no lordosis Slightly toe out right hindlimb Palpation Findings:           Restricted neck mobility mid cervical C3-4. Improved from last visit Poll tension bilaterally Right pre-scapula restriction Right girth area/serratus muscle restriction Left latissimus dorsi reactivity Bilateral lumbar sensitivity and spasming Gluteal taught bands bilaterally Initially restricted pelvic mobility and lift, improved Restricted right forelimb protraction Improved hindlimb retraction and protraction – Right hindlimb still struggling slightly  Left triceps tense  Hoof rotation limited  Gracilis tense right hindlimb Recommendations:    Big improvements on the last visit, gluteal tension is preventing pelvic mobility and is causing the right hindlimb to become restricted. The gracilis muscle is also pulling on this leg making it harder to engage. Suppling of the poll needed Good improvements with the hindlimb stretches