11/21/2025
🐴✨ Flexion tests are a fantastic tool we can use for locating where your horse might be uncomfortable. During a lameness exam, we place controlled pressure on specific regions of the limb—like the lower limb or upper limb—and then watch how your horse moves immediately after.
Each region tells us a different story:
• Lower limb flexions help highlight issues in the foot or pastern area.
• Upper limb can reveal discomfort higher up, like in the carpus, hock or stifle region.
These results will often guide us toward further diagnostics, such as ultrasound or X-rays, and ultimately a treatment plan, whether that’s injections, shockwave therapy, or other targeted treatments.
By comparing each response, we can narrow down the source of soreness, build a diagnostic and treatment plan, and help your horse move comfortably. Soundness is always step one. 🤍🐎
