Understanding movement
Gait & movement analysis
Looking closely at how your dog moves, then placing those observations in a wider clinical and everyday context.
One part of an individual plan.
Gait analysis focuses on movement rather than a single still moment. Observations can be considered alongside veterinary history, a physical assessment and your account of day-to-day activities. A short walk in an unfamiliar setting is one part of the story.
Technology, including EKICO gait analysis software, can contribute recorded information to that discussion. Measurements need interpretation: the surface, environment, handling and the dog’s confidence all belong in the context. No single recording defines the dog or determines their plan.
What shapes the conversation?
- Changes seen at home and in different environments.
- The context in which movement is being observed.
- How repeat observations will contribute to decisions.
Questions you can bring.
- What are you looking at when my dog walks?
- Would a video from home help explain what I have noticed?
- How will this information influence the plan?
Owner education