Like humans, dogs quickly adapt to movement patterns due to injury or illness; these abnormal patterns quickly become habitual and can cause imbalances in muscle development, tension within soft tissue, and increased force on joints. If not taken into consideration—corrected and treated—these abnormalities can hinder recovery and cause compensatory issues.

Gait assessments become a frequent practice throughout your dog's visits to us. Understanding how your dog moves is integral to understanding how the body works as a whole, and how best to proceed with your dog's rehabilitation or training plan.