CCAT Gait Analysis and Locomotion 2

Question 1

What does a reduced peak vertical force (PVF) on a force plate analysis indicate about the tested limb?

Accepted Answer

Reduced weight bearing consistent with lameness

Answer

Reduced PVF indicates the animal is offloading the affected limb, which is a hallmark objective finding of lameness or pain.

Question 2

What is the primary advantage of an underwater treadmill over a land treadmill for gait rehabilitation and analysis?

Accepted Answer

Reduced joint loading due to buoyancy

Answer

Water buoyancy reduces effective body weight, decreasing joint compressive forces while allowing weight-bearing gait training and assessment.

Question 3

What is 'crabbing' in canine gait?

Accepted Answer

Lateral displacement of the hindquarters relative to the forequarters

Answer

Crabbing (sidewinding) occurs when the dog's hindquarters are offset to one side of the forelimb track, indicating a conformational or neurological problem.

Question 4

Which gait assessment technology uses a pressure-sensitive walkway surface to capture paw contact patterns and force distribution?

Accepted Answer

Pressure walkway (e.g., Tekscan)

Answer

Pressure-sensitive walkways capture spatial and temporal gait parameters along with paw pressure distribution as the animal walks across the mat.

Question 5

What does 'cadence' refer to in canine gait analysis?

Accepted Answer

Number of steps taken per unit of time

Answer

Cadence refers to the number of steps or strides taken per unit of time (typically steps per minute), reflecting the tempo of gait.

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CCAT Gait Analysis and Locomotion 2