Swing phase kinematics of horses trotting over poles

REASONS FOR PERFORMING STUDY: Trotting over poles is used therapeutically to restore full ranges of limb joint motion. The mechanics of trotting over poles have not yet been described, hence quantitative evidence for the presumed therapeutic effects is lacking. OBJECTIVES: To compare limb kinematics...

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Published in:Equine veterinary journal 2015-01, Vol.47 (1), p.107-112
Main Authors: Brown, S., Stubbs, N. C., Kaiser, L. J., Lavagnino, M., Clayton, H. M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Biomechanical Phenomena
coordination
Gait - physiology
horse
Horses - physiology
Physical Conditioning, Animal
physiotherapy
rehabilitation
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Summary:REASONS FOR PERFORMING STUDY: Trotting over poles is used therapeutically to restore full ranges of limb joint motion. The mechanics of trotting over poles have not yet been described, hence quantitative evidence for the presumed therapeutic effects is lacking. OBJECTIVES: To compare limb kinematics in horses trotting over level ground, over low poles and over high poles to determine changes in joint angulations and hoof flight arcs. STUDY DESIGN: Repeated measures experimental study in sound horses. METHODS: Standard motion analysis procedures with skin‐fixed reflective markers were used to measure swing phase kinematics from 8 horses trotting on level ground, over low (11 cm) and high (20 cm) poles spaced 1.05 ± 0.05 m apart. Spatiotemporal variables and peak swing phase joint flexion angles were compared using repeated measures ANOVA (P
ISSN:0425-1644
2042-3306
DOI:10.1111/evj.12253