Animal Gait Analysis Systems for Researcher and Veterinarians

Tekscan has designed animal gait systems for any application. From pet walkway systems to high-resolution small animal gait research tools and custom hoof systems for large animals, our pressure mapping systems and software have you covered.

Identify Lameness with Paw Pressure/ Force Data

Most animal gait analysis systems rely on motion capture or 3D video using markers. While these methods are adequate for analyzing movement and locomotion, they fail to provide critical data on pressure applied under the animal's foot. Underfoot pressure mapping data can provide incredible insights into factors affecting animal gait and potential pain areas.

strideway records force applied by the animal's legs

Observe & quantify gait abnormalities

  • Study laminitis, osteoarthritis, and hip dysplasia
  • Identify asymmetries and pressure profile discrepancies between front and hind or left and right paws
  • Quantify loading and movement for each limb over several strides

Evaluate pre-and post-intervention changes

  • Monitor improvements in strength and weight-bearing
  • Document mobility issues
  • Quantify progress and treatment effectiveness
  • Evaluate the effect of pharmacology testing and new surgery techniques

Get objective information to research and analyze problem areas and asymmetries for animal gait.  

What kind of data can you get with low-profile pressure mapping walkways? Zoe Self Davies (BSc. (Hons), PhD, PGCHE, FHEA) gives you a glimpse of her results from a canine walking trial featuring Tekscan technology. Click the video player below to watch.

 

 

 

 

 

Gait Systems for a Variety of Animals

Tekscan's Strideway is our newest offering for animal gait analysis.  It is a modular, low profile system with quick set-up and is ideal for use with cats and dogs.  

The Strideway is a modular, low profile system for gait analysis of cats and dogs.The Strideway is a modular, low profile system for gait analysis of cats and dogs.

We also have additional gait analysis systems available in different lengths and resolutions to accommodate animal walking patterns of different sized animals, including:

Small Animals

  • Rodents (mice, rats, hamsters, gerbils)
  • Rabbits
  • Fowl (birds, ducks, geese, chickens, turkeys)

rat gait analysis

Medium-Sized Animals

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Sheep
  • Monkeys
 Dog Gait Analysis

Large Animals

  • Cows
  • Horses
 Horse Gait Analysis

eBook: Uncovering Objective Gait Insights, from Paw to Claw

See examples of how animal researchers and scientists are able to interpret the impacts of rehabilitative programs, pharmacology/medication, flooring designed and other animal biomechanics topics.  This new eBook highlights real-world research studies that have used Tekscan technology to gain objective insights into animal movement and biomechanics. 

You may download the eBook from the links below:

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Low Resolution (3 MB)