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Think there’s something off with your pup’s movement? Find out for sure with a Gait Analysis Consult!

This unique service provided by Anna Lee uses her graphic overlay technique to assess movement mechanics, measure joint angles, and can be used to determine…

1. If there is an underlying asymmetry affecting gait mechanics.
2. Which limbs are affected
3. And which muscles are likely being affected by these compensatory mechanics.

If a major gait anomaly is detected, this information can be used as means of providing clarity concerning which limb or joint is affected, and narrowing the diagnostic pathway for imaging or manual assessment by an orthopedic specialist, sports medicine vet, or rehab professional.

If a minor gait anomaly is detected, and your veterinary care team determines there is no need to peruse diagnostic imaging or rehab, this information can be used to determine which canine fitness exercises might be helpful with regards to promoting muscle balance and restoring joint mechanics.

Gait Analysis Consult Highlights:

• Consult Fee: $325 USD
• 10 Minutes of Video: Submit 10 minutes of video, and receive in-depth, analysis measuring stride length, joint flexion/extension, footfall patterns, and amplitude change.
• 1 Hour Face-to-Face Video Call: In our 1 Hour Interactive Session, we will review your video together and use screenshots + graphic overlay to help you see any gait anomaly in real time, discuss which joints and muscles are affected, and which next steps may be needed.
• Comprehensive PDF Report: Along with the live video review, Anna Lee will also provide a PDF debrief including images with graphic overlay that cover her findings which can be shared with your care team.
• Collaboration with Care Teams: Share Anna Lee’s findings with orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine veterinarians, and rehab professionals for a holistic approach to your pet’s well-being.
• Baseline for Veterinary Workups: Utilize the analysis as a baseline for future veterinary assessments and monitor your pup’s soundness proactively.
• Custom Exercise Protocol: Establish a foundation for designing a personalized exercise curriculum based on the gait analysis results.
• Ask Any Questions: You have questions? Anna Lee has answers! Feel free to ask any questions you might have and gain immediate clarity!

This consult is structured to ensure that you have the resources and guidance you need to pursue an appropriate diagnostic pathway with your veterinary care team, or transition to fitness exercises to improve underlying mechanics. Quantify the things you are seeing in your pup’s movement and feel confident in your assessment.

Who is this Gait Analysis Consult for?

This service is ideal for dog / handler teams seeking a comprehensive understanding of their pup’s movement patterns. If you value evidence-based insights, early injury detection, and collaboration with veterinary professionals, the Gait Analysis Consultation is tailored for you. Whether you’re being proactive or already working closely with a care team, this service offers valuable information for informed decision-making.. Ready to sign up? Shoot me an email!  annalee@canineconditioningcoach.com

Feel Empowered

Our mission is not just to provide adjustments but to empower you with the skills to identify proper alignment and make necessary changes. By the end of this consult you should feel confident in what you are seeing concerning your pup’s gait mechanics, and have the data ‘in hand’ to confidently move forward with the appropriate interventions!

Gait Analysis Video Instructions:

I developed these instructions after extensive trial and error. And while they may seem excessive, following these instructions ensure you will receive an accurate assessment.

Footage Needed

• To ensure accurate and uncorrupted gait analysis, please provide video footage of your dog moving at a walk, trot, and extended trot (faster trot) shot from each side, as well as moving toward the camera, and moving away from the camera.

Camera Setup

• Position the camera on a tripod, square to the dog, set at the height of the withers (top of the spine) or slightly lower.
• The distance between the dog and camera should capture approximately 4 – 5 strides in the frame. This ensures I have sufficient strides to assess for compensatory patterns, while the dog is still close enough that I can see the necessary bony landmarks.

Choosing a Location

• Shoot the footage on a hard non-slip surface, (like driveway concrete or a parking lot) so all of the foot can be seen. Since the feet are critical in determining the limb angle, footage shot in grass is much less accurate.
• An uncluttered background can also be helpful, but it is not as critical as the surface.
• Lighting is also a consideration. Video with the dog in deep shadow or where the dog is heavily backlit will not yield accurate results.

Execution Tips

• Please remove any “gear,” including harnesses and jackets, as these can influence mechanics.
• Try to have the dog facing forward (not looking at the handler). Placing a toy or bowl of treats on a chair about the dog’s head height can give the dog something to focus on / move toward during the gait analysis process.
• The dog must be moving freely, either on a loose leash, flexi lead, or untethered. Pulling on a leash, can change gait mechanics, making it difficult / impossible to draw an accurate conclusion.

Video Editing

• Please edit the resulting video clips into a single video with a maximum 10-minute duration. Video clips longer than 10 minutes will have the first 10 minutes analyzed.
• Please organize the video clips so that all clips of one gait are grouped together. Example order below.
  1. Walk – Right
  2. Walk – Left
  3. Walk – Front
  4. Walk – Rear
  5. Trot – Right
  6. Trot – Left, etc
• Label the clips with the side and type of gait; this helps me analyze the video more effectively.

Scheduling

• When you have edited your video, please email me at info@canineconditioningcoach.com
• Include “Gait Analysis Consult” in your email subject line, or at the top of the email body.
• Include a link to your video in the email body (YouTube, Vimeo, Google Drive, etc) to avoid email file size restrictions.
• Once I have the video link, I will look it over quickly to ensure it includes the information I need. Then I will send you my booking link on Calendly where you can pay the Gait Analysis fee, select the date and time for our video call, and receive the meeting link.

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Conducting a gait analysis usually takes me three to four hours, sometimes more. So having the source material organized from the start really helps. This can certainly be challenging to execute, so do your best. It doesn’t have to be perfect. I will do my best to draw an appropriate conclusion from the video provided. Or I may ask for a revision if I can’t guarantee an accurate assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions