Rosie

Rosie– Exercise Prescription 22/11/23 Recently had stifle injected RHS. Previously has pattern of compensation on the right hindlimb to left shoulder consistent with muscular imbalance leading up to stifle injections. When ridden owner can feel imbalance between hindlimb pushing ability and feeling of “choppy” gait in the forelimbs. Main aims will be for Rosie to return to work and focus more on her flatwork oppose to jumping to promote soundness and balance. Tack checked and jumping saddle is in better balance, dressage saddle is becoming slightly tigher along the lumbar area on both sides. Gait assessment – Good overtrack in walk straight moving with bilaterally lateral circumduction of forelimbs. Right forelimb is more toe in. In walk initially looked asymmetrical in the pelvic rise and fall with the right hindlimb appearing weaker with less weight bearing (very marginal). Following treatment even pelvic movement was observed. Palpation - Reduced bilateral neck mobility C3 and C4 right. Serratus ventralis showing tension drawing shoulders towards to the body bilaterally. Restricted mildly in forelimb protraction and reluctant to droop shoulders forward and down. Did ease. Spinal range of motion reduced in dorsiflexion. Lumbar region hypertonic and spasming more on the right. Gluteal musclulature weak and require more bulk. Right hand side brachiocephalic muscle spasming and tense. Exercises 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 horsestohoundsphysio@gmail.com www.horsestohoundsphysio.co.uk 07729002162 Week Exercises to focus on Aims 1 Stretches after turnout or ridden work. Use jump saddle to alleviate pressure off the back area.Big Sweeping Turns and Ridden flexions Suppleness (30 mins) 2 Ridden Flexions and Channel that horse Flexibility (30 mins) 3 Stretches and Big sweeping turns Flexibility (35 mins) 4 Hacking and control over bend More control and better foot placement (35 mins) 5 Control over bend and pelvic poles More joint motion and lift (35 mins) 6 Stretches and channel that horse Relieve any muscular tension (30 mins) 7 Hacking and pelvic poles Muscle building (40 mins) 8 Transitions and pelvic poles Strength and power (45 mins) 9 Hacking and snowmen Balance and flexibility (45 mins) 10 Fan of poles and big sweeping turns Check progress and elevate hindlimbs.(45 mins) horsestohoundsphysio@gmail.com www.horsestohoundsphysio.co.uk 07729002162