Summary
Velocities obtained from a five photocell system were compared to velocities of nine
anatomical points on a handler and canine subject as reported by a kinematic system
over the same distance. There was not a statistically significant difference between
the velocities of the markers on the dogs’ occipital protuberance and interscapular
region compared with the velocity as reported by the photocell system. The average
velocities of the three markers on the forelimb of the dogs and three markers on the
handler's leg and one on the sacrum had statistically different values than the photocell
system. Given these results, photocell systems with the same configuration in this
study can be trusted to report accurate trunk velocities of canine subjects during
the collection of ground reaction forces.
Keywords
Kinematic - kinetic - dog - canine - velocity