We are thrilled to announce the publication of the scientific paper “Extraction of Canine Gait Characteristics using a Mobile Gait Analysis System based on Inertial Measurement Units”.
In this groundbreaking study, algorithms were tested to analyse measurements taken by sensors on a running dog. The results prove the effectiveness of gait analysis systems, and after the peer-review, leads the way to further research as well practical application in the field of canine orthopaedics.
Together with the Institute for Medical Engineering and Medical Informatics of the University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland, namely M. Altermatt, D. Kalt and E. Schkommodau, Dr. Blättler-Monnier succeeded in measuring various values reproducible, such as the range of motion of the limb or the flexion/extension of individual joints. This has laid the foundation for a new way of treating dogs orthopaedically in the best possible way and carrying out simple progress checks: With a focus on prophylaxis, non-invasive methods and individual solutions.
“This study shows that even simple algorithms can extract relevant gait features such as range of motion, stance phase and swing phase from inertial measurements. The results are comparable to other, more sophisticated approaches. […]“
Source: M. Altermatt, D. Kalt, P. Blättler, E. Schkommodau: Extraction of Canine Gait Characteristics using a Mobile Gait Analysis System based on Inertial Measurement Units. In: Veterinary and Animal Science 21/2023, Pp. 1-5.
Take a look in the prestigious journal “Veterinary and Animal Science”, issue 21/2023, where we will share the full details of our study’s methodology, results, and implications.
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