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Spangle Report and Exercises
Spangle was seen 18/1/23. From walk the gait assessment showed a slight pelvic asymmetry with a
right sided pelvic hike/left tuber coxae drop. The quarters were predominantly to the left with head
flexion left and barrel swing increased to the right. Audible click with left hindlimb flexion. Left
forelimb showed a primary lateral landing pattern. Circling was good both ways and neck bend and
spinal lateral flexion was good, good flight, and timing on the turns, placement could be more under
the midline.
Palpation showed some tight bands in the right masseter with some discomfort on palpation, soon
relaxed. Trigger points near facial crest. Even TMJ movement. Shoulder movement restricted slightly
bilaterally by ascending slip of deep pectoral which affected retraction. Hindlimb retraction
restricted due to lumbar tension and trigger points.
Spinal mobility was good albeit restricted by tension and trigger points. K-tape applied to stabilise
sacrum while exercises are done.
Exercises will be most effective form of release, to include a lot of backing up and work to mobilise
the pelvis.