LupoGait: Mobile gait analysis for dogs

Measuring movement objectively before it becomes a problem

LupoGait quantifies your dog’s gait: 34 biomechanical parameters recorded over a 20-metre running distance, using IMU sensors housed in the LupoMove^® sensor holder. Objective, repeatable and scientifically validated.

Gait analysis for my dog

Welcome to 4Dvets

With the LupoGait gait analysis for dogs, we utilise state-of-the-art technology to maintain our four-legged friends’ mobility in the long term. We combine veterinary expertise, scientific knowledge and a deep passion for dogs. Only in this way can we develop treatments that go far beyond mere symptom management and bring about a lasting improvement in the wellbeing of our four-legged companions. We take a proactive approach: identifying movement disorders at an early stage and tackling their causes before they lead to chronic pain or functional limitations.

Our advanced LupoGait gait analysis system fills a crucial gap in traditional veterinary medicine:

Most treatments and therapies focus on alleviating symptoms without addressing the underlying cause

Minor movement abnormalities and compensatory mechanisms often go undetected until they develop into chronic problems

There is a lack of an objective, data-driven method for identifying and monitoring changes in mobility at an early stage

LupoGait: Mobile gait analysis for dogs

Measuring movement objectively before it becomes a problem

LupoGait quantifies your dog’s gait: 34 biomechanical parameters recorded over a 20-metre running distance, using IMU sensors housed in the LupoMove® sensor holder. Objective, repeatable and scientifically validated.

Gait analysis for my dog

Welcome to 4Dvets

Our advanced LupoGait gait analysis system fills a crucial gap in traditional veterinary medicine:

Most treatments and therapies focus on alleviating symptoms without addressing the underlying cause

Minor movement abnormalities and compensatory mechanisms often go undetected until they develop into chronic problems

There is a lack of an objective, data-driven method for identifying and monitoring changes in mobility at an early stage

What would you like to use LupoGait for?

Four options, depending on your background and your area of specialism in practice.

Veterinary Practice & Clinic

Proving lameness objectively

Identify cases of unclear lameness, determine the affected limb and the severity of the condition, demonstrate the success of treatment following surgery or medication, and explain the findings to the owner.

More for veterinary practices

Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

Making progress visible

Objectively record the initial findings, monitor progress over weeks and months, tailor treatment accordingly, and produce clear reports for referring practices and pet owners.

For physiotherapy

Dog owners

Is my dog’s gait uneven?

Get a clear picture if your dog is walking differently or seems stiffer, monitor their recovery after an operation, support growing puppies, and find a centre near you.

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Research & Partners

Mit validen Daten arbeiten

A portable, validated measurement system with up to 12 sensors and 34 parameters, enabling on-the-move measurements and data export for in-house studies and collaborations with universities.

Research and collaborations

Three steps to taking a measurement

No treadmill, no laboratory. The test can be carried out within the time allowed for a standard consultation.

6 out of 12 sensors

Wireless IMU sensors in the LupoMove^® Holder, available in four sizes (with two further sizes optional) to suit all body types.

20 metres

The dog walks on a lead along a normal route. Indoors or outdoors. On various surfaces.

34 Parameter

Joint angles, stride length, gait phases, load distribution. Presented in colour, can be exported as a report.

Thanks to the lightweight and flexible design of the LupoMove^® holders, the dog’s natural range of movement remains completely unrestricted. The LupoGait system therefore ensures that biomechanical data is recorded with precision.

Three steps to taking a measurement

No treadmill, no laboratory. The test can be carried out within the time allowed for a standard consultation.

6 out of 12 sensors

Wireless IMU sensors in the LupoMove^®, four sizes (two further sizes optional) to suit all body types.

20 metres

The dog walks on a lead along a normal route. Indoors or outdoors. On various surfaces.

34 Parameter

Joint angles, stride length, gait phases, load distribution. Presented in colour, can be exported as a report.

ADD-ON

LupoGait Puppy

Objectively monitor the motor development of young dogs, from the first few months right through to the end of their growth.
• Serial measurements throughout the growth phases
• Early identification of parameters relating to hip dysplasia
• For veterinary practices, physiotherapy clinics and breeders

Find out more about LupoGait Puppy

Scientific and evidence-based

LupoGait was developed in collaboration with, amongst others, a Swiss university, and has been published in medical journals (subject to objective peer review).

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2024

Serial kinematic analysis using inertial sensors in growing dogs
Veterinary and Animal Science, Vol. 25
13 movement parameters associated with hip dysplasia have been identified.

2023

Extraction of gait characteristics in dogs using a mobile gait analysis system
Veterinary and Animal Science, Vol. 21
The accuracy and reproducibility of the IMU measurement have been demonstrated.

Our Journal

News from practice and research

From the basics of IMU sensor technology to case studies: in this journal, you’ll find background information on practical applications, therapy and dog ownership.