ECC Assessment & Treatment Planning 2

Question 1

When performing a static palpation assessment on a horse, which finding most strongly indicates a chiropractic subluxation complex?

Accepted Answer

Increased muscle tone with restricted joint play

Answer

Uniform muscle tension along the entire topline

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Symmetrical joint mobility throughout the spine

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Absence of pain response during palpation

Question 2

A 10-year-old warmblood presents with resistance to lateral bending to the right during lunging. Which area should be prioritized in your motion palpation assessment?

Accepted Answer

Thoracolumbar junction and right-sided thoracic facets

Answer

Cervical vertebrae C3-C5 on the left side

Answer

Sacroiliac joint and left hindquarter musculature

Answer

Temporomandibular joint and hyoid apparatus

Question 3

Which gait abnormality pattern is MOST consistent with a sacroiliac subluxation in a horse?

Accepted Answer

Asymmetrical hindquarter engagement with reduced impulsion

Answer

Shortened anterior phase of forelimb stride bilaterally

Answer

Exaggerated fetlock drop on the affected forelimb

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Head nodding at the trot without hindlimb involvement

Question 4

In equine chiropractic treatment planning, what does SOAP documentation stand for?

Accepted Answer

Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan

Answer

Structural, Osteopathic, Articular, Procedure

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Static, Observable, Articular, Palpation

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Spinal, Orthopedic, Anatomical, Protocol

Question 5

A horse shows unilateral gluteal muscle atrophy on the right side. What finding on motion palpation would support a chiropractic component to this presentation?

Accepted Answer

Right-sided sacroiliac fixation with decreased joint play

Answer

Bilateral L5-S1 hypermobility

Answer

Left thoracic hypomobility at T10-T12

Answer

Cervical rotation restriction at C1-C2

Question 6

When is it appropriate to recommend referral to a veterinarian before proceeding with equine chiropractic treatment?

Accepted Answer

When acute neurological signs such as ataxia or stumbling are present

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When the horse has a history of previous chiropractic treatment

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When the owner reports mild stiffness after prolonged stall rest

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When muscle soreness is detected during routine palpation

Question 7

Which assessment method best evaluates the functional integration of the equine spine during movement?

Accepted Answer

Kinetic or dynamic palpation during walk and trot

Answer

Static palpation in the standing horse

Answer

Radiographic measurement of disc spaces

Answer

Ultrasonographic assessment of paraspinal muscles