William

William 6/01/24 William was seen for physiotherapy as a follow up. He is in good body condition and has good posture and balance. Gait assessment – Still a mild pelvic drop on the right hand side. Previous lateral circumduction of the left hindlimb has markedly reduced. Left forelimb showing some stiffness as cold, stood-in and has side bone. William travelled mainly on two tracks. Circles showed good hindlimb proprioception, placement, and foot height. Timing was good. Neck and back looked flexible during turning, left rein more fluid than right rein, mildly. Palpation –Spinal range of motion reduced in dorsi-flexion. Increased tension in thoracolumbar fascia and hip flexors, more so right hand side. Mid thoracic region hypotrophic and hypotonic. Soft neck, shoulders and girth area. Jaw mildly increased in bulk right hand side – due teeth in march. Saddle – Has rear rider, this is tipping saddle onto shoulders where it is becoming restrictive. Balance of saddle is good front/back and to each side, width is good, clearance is good. Bearing surface loses contact middle of the saddle especially left hand side. Exercises horsestohoundsphysio@gmail.com www.horsestohoundsphysio.co.uk 07729002162 horsestohoundsphysio@gmail.com www.horsestohoundsphysio.co.uk 07729002162