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Gait variable definitions
| Gait speed | Rate of body movement in cm/s |
|---|---|
| Base of support | Width between the two front or two hind paws in cm |
| Stride Length | Distance between subsequent placements of the same paw for the two front or two hind paws in cm |
| Swing Speed | Rate of movement of a paw during the swing phase for the two front or two hind paws in cm/s |
| Step Cycle Duration | Time to go through both the stand and swing phases for the two front or two hind paws in s |
