Observations : Had an incident where she bashed into the window and was lame on her LF. She has improved since with rest and metacam but will keep an eye on it. Prior to this she was back to 50-minute walks.

Assessment : Loading the LH really nicely. No LF lameness seen in dynamic assessment and no area of swelling or inflammation.

Manual Treatments Delivered : Massage to the paraspinals to treat the tension and trigger points. PROM L/ stifle

Therapeutic Exercise Programme: In Clinic + Home Prescription : 3 legged weightshifting Pole-work with sit to stand after each rep

Electrotherapy Delivered : Laser to both stifles 4J per point; medial, cranial and lateral PMFT bone healing L/ stifle PMFT vasodilation and pain to back Laser 4J to both elbows

Treatment Plan : Review session next week with potential to discharge.

Observations : Owner’s are happy with her progress. She has been performing new spinal stretches well & Cherie is very consistent with the HEP. Did a 50-minute walk this week and she was not lamer after, and has not been lame standing up after lying this week.

Assessment : Prefers the R/ limb in stance but loads the L/ well in dynamic. Tone of L/ hip flexors & shoulder has improved. Back is still sensitive with multiple TP’s some of which she reacts to. ROM of L/ stifle is good but she is a little reluctant in hip extension.

Manual Treatments Delivered : Massage to L/ shouler, paraspinals, L/ trapezius & L/ hip flexor PROM of L/ stifle – 3 reps

Therapeutic Exercise Programme: In Clinic + Home Prescription : Added craniocaudal weightshifting – 10 seconds x 3

Electrotherapy Delivered : Laser 4J per point to medial, cranial & lateral stifle; L/ hip Laser to TP’s in back Pulsemag bone healing 10 minutes L/ stifle Pulsemag Pain & VD setting 5 minutes each on back