Merlin

Merlin - Physiotherapy Assessment and Exercises 7/8/25 Merlin was seen today for physio, he has been stiff and a little reluctant. His toes and feet look a little long and may be due for trimming. He is a good weight and has recently been doing some more athletic work. Has been coming behind the vertical when ridden. Gait: Straight moving, increased pelvic drop on the right indicating a left hindlimb restriction. His gait was laboured in walk and trot with some reluctance on the turns, a tendancy to shrten the stride on the turn and lack push under the midline. Shortened stride length globally. Palpation:.. Considerable poll tension with large releases seen, initially flexion and extension of the poll was restricted, this improved following massage and myofascial release. Neck restricted bilaterally, more so to the right. C2-5 was restricted. Flexion laterally was difficult with muscular tension. Base of the neck carrying tension and preventing correct use of the splenius muscles in the neck. Some lumbar spasming and tension, responded well to red light here. Aim:    Maintain Straightness Develop back muscle on right hand side Reduce inner thigh tension horsestohoundsphysio@gmail.com www.horsestohoundsphysio.co.uk 07729002162 horsestohoundsphysio@gmail.com www.horsestohoundsphysio.co.uk 07729002162 horsestohoundsphysio@gmail.com www.horsestohoundsphysio.co.uk 07729002162