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A M van der Walt¹, A V Stewart, K E Joubert

¹Department of Physiotherapy, School of Therapeutic Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, 7 York Road, Parktown, Johannesburg, 2193, South Africa. amvanderwalt@wbs.co.za

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This study measured hip extension in normal dogs during gait and passive movement. Canine hip extension during normal gait is significantly less than the maximum passive range, providing key biomechanical data.

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Area of Science:

Veterinary Orthopaedics
Canine Biomechanics
Gait Analysis

Background:

Canine gait assessment is crucial for diagnosing orthopaedic pain.
Pelvic limb conditions affect up to 30% of dogs, yet hip motion during gait is understudied.
Understanding hip biomechanics is vital for canine orthopaedic health.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine the maximum hip extension range during the stance phase of normal canine gait.
To compare maximum active hip extension during gait with maximum passive hip extension.
To establish reference values for hip extension in healthy dogs.

Main Methods:

Thirty morphologically similar normal dogs were studied.
Maximum passive hip extension was measured using a goniometer.
Maximum hip extension during gait was determined videographically.

Main Results:

Mean maximum passive hip extension was 162.44 degrees.
Mean maximum hip extension during gait was 119.9 degrees.
Hip extension during gait was significantly less than passive hip extension.

Conclusions:

This study provides reference values for canine hip extension ranges.
Active hip extension during normal gait is substantially less than the maximum achievable passive range.
Findings are important for understanding canine pelvic limb biomechanics and orthopaedic conditions.