Table 1. Outcome measures.

Outcome measure	Data type
Primary outcomes
Open field score of gait (OFS)	Ordinal
Stepping score: treadmill based score with & without support	Continuous
Regularity index: treadmill based coordination score with & without support	Continuous
Secondary outcomes
Voluntary tail wag	Owner assessment: categorical
Urination	Owner assessment: categorical
Walking with support	Owner assessment: categorical
Independent walking	Owner assessment: categorical
Pain perception	Ordinal
Proprioceptive placing	Ordinal
Segmental reflexes; patellar reflex & hind limb withdrawal reflex	Ordinal
Cutaneous trunci reflex	Continuous