#contracted tendons

[strelles-universe]

Ailments and Conditions: Cricket Leg Syndrome

A very noticeable both condition, Cricket Leg Syndrome is assumed to be the result of creature being in an odd position when they’re born or before they’re born and have a lot of pressure put on the leg and twists it out of shape. When the creature begins walking, they’ll often use their ankles to walk as they struggle to stay upright. Sometimes the creature is unable to straighten out their leg and when they can, it’s painful for them.

The severity of the twisting typically depends on when treatment first begins.

When Cricket Leg is first noticed in younglings, the healer should take care to carefully stretch the creature’s leg regularly and repeatedly. In more serious or late stage cases when the youngling has started walking, it should be splinted or wrapped into facing the right direction. A period of manually walking the patient’s leg may be required.

Please note that as you’re stretching tense muscles, no matter how slowly you go the patient will complain of pain. This is normal and as the stretches continue, the pain should begin to dissipate as the leg loosens up. If the pain spikes or increases with long-term stretching, it’s likely not Cricket Leg Syndrome but rather a condition that mimics it. It’s recommended that you not give the patient painkillers during the stretching that way the healer can judge whether or not the stretches are helping or worsening the situation.

[barefoothooves]

Toe extension with a thick polyurethane pad and Vettec Adhere for Skipper, a donkey who has contracted flexor tendons in his front legs. The right one is the worst, he's usually completely knuckled over and standing on his dorsal wall. The desired effect was immediate, and now we rub some time on it. Hopefully we won't have to do the same with the other foot, as he wasn't super thrilled about it all (thus the aesthetically lacking glue job 🤣).