J Vertz
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
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 |
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Acceptance Date | Jun 7, 2018 |
Publication Date | Jun 21, 2018 |
Deposit Date | Jun 27, 2018 |
Publicly Available Date | Jun 28, 2018 |
Journal | PLoS One |
Electronic ISSN | 1932-6203 |
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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