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Working with valid data.

LupoGait is a scientifically validated, mobile measurement system for canine gait analysis. Developed with a Swiss university, used in clinics, practices and research.

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The measurement system

What LupoGait offers for studies

Mobile measurement

Measurements outside the lab, on ordinary tracks, including in practices and with dogs in the field.

6 or 12 sensors

Wireless IMU sensors in the LupoMove® Holder, 34 biomechanical parameters per measurement.

Data export

Export measurement data for your own evaluations and statistical analyses.

The system

LupoGait 6 or LupoGait 12

For studies, we recommend LupoGait 12: more body segments, more parameters and data export for your own evaluations. LupoGait 6 is suited to large cohorts and field measurements.

6 sensors

LupoGait 6: compact and affordable for everyday use

The origin of our technology
6 wireless IMU sensors in the LupoMove® Holder
34 biomechanical parameters per measurement
Holder in four sizes
Software with reports and progress comparison
Expandable with the LupoGait Puppy add-on

Suitable for
Field studies, large cohorts, measurements in practices

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12 sensors

LupoGait 12: extended for detailed analysis

Finer analysis of individual joints and regions
12 wireless IMU sensors for additional body segments
34 biomechanical parameters per measurement
Finer analysis of individual joints and regions
Software with reports, progress comparison and data export
Expandable with the LupoGait Puppy add-on

Suitable for
Biomechanical studies, method development, clinical research

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Collaboration

How we can work together

Joint studies & cooperation

Plan study design, measurements and evaluation together and publish them.

Clinical data collection

Clinics and practices record cases in a structured way and contribute to reference values.

Advanced technology

Further development of sensors, software and analysis methods with technology partners.

Our locations

Research & scientific cooperation

LupoGait is not only developed but also continuously tested, validated and refined together with research groups, experts and the FHNW (University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland). Here you can find out more about our test and research partners and our continuing education offers, including those by our founder Dr. Patrick Blättler Monnier.

Our test and research practice: orthoVET

orthoVET is not an ordinary veterinary practice for dogs: it is also the joint test and research practice of Dr. Patrick Blättler Monnier, a specialist in lameness and diagnostics. Here, LupoGait is tested, evaluated and specifically refined in everyday clinical practice, and the findings feed directly into future product versions. Unlike at our other locations, a standard purchase or regular appointment booking is not possible via orthoVET.

Dr. Blättler Monnier during an orthopaedic examination — Dr. Patrick Blättler Monnier during an orthopaedic examination

Research cooperation with the FHNW

4Dvets also works with the Institute for Medical Engineering and Medical Informatics (IM²) at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW). A dedicated research group supports the technical development and the scientific validation of sensor-based gait analysis.

This cooperation ensures that LupoGait is developed further on a scientific basis as well as on practical experience. Within this cooperation, new measurement, analysis and evaluation methods for movement analysis in veterinary medicine are being created that are unique worldwide and also lead to scientific publications (peer-reviewed).

International cooperation: Japan

Work on the scientific development of LupoGait is also taking place internationally: at our location in Japan, further scientific studies based on kinematic data are currently under way in collaboration with independent scientists.

Deepen your expertise: webinars, books & workshops

We share our expertise in lameness and diagnostics as continuing education in various formats:

Webinars

Online lectures on lameness diagnostics and objective gait analysis for vets and physiotherapy professionals.

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Specialist books

Publications by Dr. Patrick Blättler Monnier on diagnostics, lameness and the use of objective measurement methods in everyday practice.

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Workshops

Practical workshops online, on site or in small groups, directly linked to the work at the orthoVET test and research practice.

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Together for better canine mobility

Planning your own research?

Would you like to carry out your own scientific study with LupoGait? Then get in touch about a possible collaboration: we have special offers for research. Let’s talk.

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