## Overview Shoulder stabilizer strain involves the muscles that control the shoulder during lateral movement. It produces subtle forelimb lameness on turns, pain on deep palpation of the lateral shoulder, and reluctance to perform lateral movements toward the affected side. ## Causes Lateral forces during turns, lateral work, or slipping. ## Diagnosis Palpation and gait evaluation on circles. ## Treatment Rest and gradual return to lateral work. ## Recovery and Prognosis Good. ## Prevention Progressive training of lateral movements.
subtle forelimb lameness on turns; pain on deep lateral shoulder palpation; reluctance to perform lateral movements to the affected side
## Overview Shoulder stabilizer strain involves the muscles that control the shoulder during lateral movement. It produces subtle forelimb lameness on turns, pain on deep palpation of the lateral shoulder, and reluctance to perform lateral movements toward the affected side. ## Causes Lateral forces during turns, lateral work, or slipping. ## Diagnosis Palpation and gait evaluation on circles. ## Treatment Rest and gradual return to lateral work. ## Recovery and Prognosis Good. ## Prevention Progressive training of lateral movements.
subtle forelimb lameness on turns; pain on deep lateral shoulder palpation; reluctance to perform lateral movements to the affected side