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Gait indices and descriptions |
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| Gait index |
Description |
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| Paw area |
The maximal paw area in contact with the treadmill during the stance phase of the step cycle |
| Paw angle |
The angle of the hind paws in relation to the long axis of the body and its direction of motion |
| Stride frequency |
The average number of times a paw contacts the treadmill belt per second |
| Stride length |
The distance between initial contacts of the same paw in one complete stride |
| Stride time |
The amount of time to complete one complete stride for one limb |
| Stance time |
The portion of the stride in which the paw remains in contact with the belt |
| Swing time |
The forward portion of the stride in which the paw is not in contact with the belt |
| Braking time |
The time between initial paw contact with the belt and the maximal paw contact |
| Propulsion time |
Time between maximal contact and the end of stance, just prior to swing |
Vincelette et al. Arthritis Research & Therapy 2007 9:R123 doi:10.1186/ar2331 |
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