CCAT Gait Analysis and Locomotion 3

Question 1

In a normal walking dog, approximately what proportion of the gait cycle does each limb spend in the stance phase?

Accepted Answer

60% stance, 40% swing

Answer

In a normal walking dog, each limb spends approximately 60% of the gait cycle in stance phase and 40% in swing phase.

Question 2

What is the 'float phase' (suspension phase) in a trotting dog's gait cycle?

Accepted Answer

The brief moment when all four limbs are off the ground between diagonal pairs

Answer

The float or suspension phase in a trot is the brief interval between diagonal pair contacts when no limbs touch the ground.

Question 3

In dogs with hip dysplasia, which compensatory gait change is most commonly observed on force plate analysis?

Accepted Answer

Increased weight transfer to the forelimbs

Answer

Dogs with hip dysplasia often shift their center of mass cranially, increasing forelimb peak vertical force to compensate for painful or weak hindlimbs.

Question 4

Which kinematic variable best quantifies the arc of individual joint movement during the swing phase of gait?

Accepted Answer

Joint angle excursion (range of motion)

Answer

Joint angle excursion describes the total range of motion at each joint through the gait cycle, quantifying the arc of movement during limb advancement.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of performing standardized gait analysis both before and after a rehabilitation intervention?

Accepted Answer

To objectively quantify treatment outcomes

Answer

Pre- and post-intervention gait analysis provides objective, quantifiable data to assess treatment efficacy and document functional improvement over time.

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CCAT Gait Analysis and Locomotion 3