... showed higher limb stiffness and lower limb compression in comparison to the trailing forelimb (75%, P <0.001; 46%, P <0.001, respectively). Beginner dogs showed larger compression of the hindlimbs in comparison to advanced dogs (20%, P =0.008). During landing, forelimb stiffness was lower...

[email protected] ) 7 3 2007 © The Company of Biologists Limited 2007 2007 Equus caballus trot walk biomechanics limb stiffness model duty factor Performance horses commonly suffer from musculoskeletal injuries. These injuries will typically result in lameness, which...