Woody

Woody- Physiotherapy Notes – 8/9/25 Woody was seen for his first session. He is of a good weight and is exercises regularly to 1 hour intervals. He has a dog walker who noticed a reluctance to jump into the van (intermittent) and Owner noticed stiffer in the morning. Gait: Woody has a straight and rhythmical gait in walk. There is good ground clearance of the paws and no scuffing or dragging is present. Limited hindlimb protraction bilaterally and external elbow rotation. Posture: Cranially loading (placing more weight on the forelimbs). Good sit posture. Palpation: Head and neck – no issues. Wide chest and braced forearms. Bracing through the lumbar region, muscle spasming, no reactivcity on vertebrae palpation. Hindlimbs symmetrical, crepitus on rising but not on ROM. Limited hip extension bilaterally Aim: Improve overall balance, muscle strength and improve impulsion horsestohoundsphysio@gmail.com www.horsestohoundsphysio.co.uk 07729002162 horsestohoundsphysio@gmail.com www.horsestohoundsphysio.co.uk 07729002162 horsestohoundsphysio@gmail.com www.horsestohoundsphysio.co.uk 07729002162 horsestohoundsphysio@gmail.com www.horsestohoundsphysio.co.uk 07729002162