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Effect of a unilateral hind limb orthotic lift on upper body movement symmetry in the trotting horse

Vertz, J; Deblanc, D; Rhodin, M; Pfau, T

Authors

J Vertz

D Deblanc

M Rhodin

T Pfau



Abstract

In trotting horses, movement asymmetry is associated with ground reaction force asymmetry. In humans, limb length differences influence contralateral force production. Here we investigate whether horses, in immediate reaction to limb length changes, show movement asymmetry adaptations consistent with reported force differences. Aim of this study was to quantify pelvic and compensatory head and withers movement asymmetry as a function of limb length changes after application of orthotic lifts. In this experimental study movement asymmetry of eleven trotting horses was calculated from vertical displacement of poll, withers, sacrum and left and right tuber coxae with inertial sensors. Horses were assessed in-hand under 5 conditions (all with hind limb boots): without orthotic lifts, and with a 15mm or 30mm orthotic lift applied to the left hind or right hind. A linear mixed model investigated the influence of orthotic lift condition (P

Citation

Vertz, J., Deblanc, D., Rhodin, M., & Pfau, T. (2018). Effect of a unilateral hind limb orthotic lift on upper body movement symmetry in the trotting horse. PLoS ONE, 13(6), e0199447. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0199447

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Jun 7, 2018
Publication Date Jun 21, 2018
Deposit Date Jun 27, 2018
Publicly Available Date Mar 29, 2024
Journal PLoS One
Publisher Public Library of Science
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 13
Issue 6
Pages e0199447
DOI https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0199447
Public URL https://rvc-repository.worktribe.com/output/1386819

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