Dixie

Dixie – Physiotherapy – Follow up Dixie was presented following a diagnosis for suspensory branch disease in her hindlimbs. She has been out in the field and still has remedial shoes for support. She has been carrying out remedial exercise for the past 3 months to aid with her recovery. Gait assessment: In walk, good rhythm and weight distribution. Fetlock drop looks to be lighter than previously and the stride length has improved. Dixie is still reluctant on the turn and is delayed with her left hindlimb. On a gradient she does alter speed and increase strain through her hindlimbs. It is recommended to keep on flatter surfaces if possible. On palpation: there was mild spasming and trigger points more so on the left side of the epaxials. Left hamstring was resistant to protraction and retraction was also limited. Range of motion of the neck was limited bilaterally C3-5. Mild crepitus in both hindlimb fetlocks. Swellings again seen on her hindlimbs and toe out on the left hindlimb. 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