Legged locomotion results from the feet pressing against the ground to generate ground
reaction forces (GRFs) that are responsible for moving the body. By changing limb …

Gait analysis in horses has moved from the laboratory into the outside world enabling
researchers and clinicians to make use of quantitative measurements to provide evidence …

The diagnosis of lameness requires a detailed knowledge of anatomy, an understanding of
kinetics and kinematics, and an appreciation for geometric design and resultant forces. A …

Reasons for performing study Lungeing is commonly used as part of standard lameness
examinations in horses. Knowledge of how lungeing influences motion symmetry in sound …

Reasons for performing study Lungeing is often part of the clinical lameness examination.
The difference in movement symmetry, which is a commonly employed lameness measure …

Background Training and rehabilitation techniques aiming at improving core muscle
strength may result in increased dynamic stability of the equine vertebral column. A system …

Lameness, thoracolumbosacral pain and reduced range of motion (ROM) often coexist;
better understanding of their relationship is needed. The objectives were to determine if …

Reasons for performing study The high, repetitive demands imposed on polo horses in
training and competition may predispose them to musculoskeletal injuries and lameness …

Left-right symmetrical distal limb conformation can be an important prerequisite for a
successful performance, and it is often hypothesized that asymmetric or uneven feet are …

Work on curved tracks, eg on circles, is commonplace within all forms of horse training.
Horse movements in circles are naturally asymmetric, including the load distribution …