Table 1 Gait indices and descriptions
From: Gait analysis in a murine model of collagen-induced arthritis
Gait index | Description |
|---|---|
Paw area | The maximal paw area in contact with the treadmill during the stance phase of the step cycle |
Paw angle | The angle of the hind paws in relation to the long axis of the body and its direction of motion |
Stride frequency | The average number of times a paw contacts the treadmill belt per second |
Stride length | The distance between initial contacts of the same paw in one complete stride |
Stride time | The amount of time to complete one complete stride for one limb |
Stance time | The portion of the stride in which the paw remains in contact with the belt |
Swing time | The forward portion of the stride in which the paw is not in contact with the belt |
Braking time | The time between initial paw contact with the belt and the maximal paw contact |
Propulsion time | Time between maximal contact and the end of stance, just prior to swing |