It can be used diagnostically to determine causes and location of lameness. Post-treatment it can be used to assess rehabilitation from injuries. In the competitive dog it can be used to assess any subclinical factors that might affect performance. The fee is dependent upon the amount information requested. Locomotion Motion is the one common component of all athletic competition.
Motion is a result of a combination of nerves stimulating muscle to move bone.
Abnormal motion occurs when this chain of events is disrupted. Locomotion of an animal is described as its gait. The walk, trot, and gallop are three forms of gait. The walk and trot are symmetrical gaits. In this type of gait the movements of the right side mirror the movements of the left side.