Rose

Physiotherapist report – Rose Gee 04/05/23 Rose was seen on the 4th May 2023 for an altered gait pattern in her hind-limbs. Subjective: Owner reports Rose looked increasingly stiff and phoned her Veterinarian over the recent bank holiday and has been prescribed phenylbutazone. Rose had recently walked in hand with another horse and had improved her locomotion but after being ridden the next day seemed to be stiff and sore. Saddle checks up to date. Farrier is due. Forelimbs have good heel, hindlimbs are worn on lateral aspect and have medial flare with squared toes. Discussed weight. Gait: Rose showed a bilaterally shortened forelimb stride with relatively straight and sagittal movement pattern. Her hind-limbs showed bilateral circumduction with a lateral landing pattern – which was also wearing the feet accordingly. Reduced active range of motion in the right stifle and tarsal region. Objective: Base of brachiocephalicus hypertonic and reactive, lumbar epaxial musculature reactive and spasming bilaterally, right TFL and lateral thigh musculature restricted. Left hindlimb medial muscles including gracilis were hypertonic and restrictive. Right tarsal tendon sheath distended. Range of motion: Slightly reduced spinal mobilitywhen dorsiflexing, pelvic tilt good, right stifle/tarsus restricted. Range of motion resented in hind-limbs. Action: Massage, Trigger point therapy, mobilisations     Reduce weight – additional pressure on hindlimbs Continue to walk – better ROM after proprioceptive work, backing up and encouraging medial placement of hindlimbs Feed from ground – maintain flexibility in back Farrier to watch movement and address any balance issues, add more support in hindlimbs? Becky Black BSc (Hons) AdvCertVPhys ClinEd(AccMdx) RCH MIRVAP(VP) horsestohoundsphysio@gmail.com www.horsestohoundsphysio.co.uk 07729002162