Gait Analysis System Tests Underway at Va. Tech Equine Medical Center

“Previous gait analysis systems were based on computer images that were sometimes misleading,” said Keoughan. “This system will enable us to optimize hoof balance and comfort leading to heightened performance and success.”
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Gait Analysis
COURTESY EQUINE MEDICAL CENTER

The new gait analysis service will be available in May 2007.

Faculty members at Virginia Tech’s Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center are currently testing a new high-speed digital video system which will allow for detailed gait analysis, lameness diagnosis and hoof balancing in horses. The testing began in October 2006 with clinical application scheduled to start in May 2007

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