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Software for analysis of equine ground reaction force data.

H C Schamhardt, H W Merkens, J L Lammertink

    Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine
    |December 1, 1986
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    This study introduces software for analyzing horse gait using force plate data. It averages stance phases to compare limb symmetry, aiding in lameness detection and equine biomechanics research.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biomechanics
    • Equine Science
    • Veterinary Medicine

    Background:

    • Force plate analysis is crucial for understanding locomotion.
    • Quantifying limb loading and symmetry in horses is essential for diagnosing lameness.
    • Existing methods may lack comprehensive analysis of gait phases.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe novel software for analyzing horse gait.
    • To enable quantitative comparison of limb forces during walking.
    • To provide a tool for assessing equine limb symmetry and potential lameness.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of specialized software for processing force plate recordings.
    • Averaging multiple stance phases to generate a representative gait cycle.
    • Analysis of characteristic peak amplitudes in force-time curves for inter-limb comparison.

    Main Results:

    • The software provides averaged force-time curves for individual horses.
    • Quantitative data on limb symmetry (left vs. right front/hind) is generated.
    • Graphical output is available via line printer or high-quality pen plotter.

    Conclusions:

    • The described software offers a robust method for analyzing equine gait.
    • It facilitates objective assessment of limb loading and symmetry in horses.
    • A version for human force plate analysis is also available, broadening its applicability.

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