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. 2022 Feb 25;9:842458. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2022.842458
Test Test description Scoring Score description
A
TUG–timed up and go Rise from down sternal position and move straight (+/– leash) 10 body length units on flat ground with good footing at quickest manageable gait 0 Incapable
1 > 15 s
2 >10–15 s
3 >5–10 s
4 ≤ 5 s
B
Cavaletti Walk on leash two rails at hock height, body length apart (nose to rump), two rails, two passes (once in each direction) for a total of four rails 0 Incapable
1 Major contact, navigates slowly with extreme difficulty
2 Moderate contact, partial gait adjustment
3 Some contact, adjusts gait accordingly, completes task
4 Minimal to no contact, navigates well
C
Figure 8's Figure 8 with diameter of body length for four complete repetitions on leash at a walk 0 Incapable without falling
1 Consistent knuckling, heavy crossing over, scuffing, delayed pivot
2 Occasional knuckling, mild to moderate crossing over, scuffing, delayed pivot
3 Abnormal or delayed pivot (no falls), +/– scuffing
4 Completes without abnormal crossing over or tripping
D
Down Sternal to rise until failure within a 60 s period (manual assistance to reposition in sternal allowed) 0 Incapable
1 <5 reps
2 >5–10 reps
3 >10–15 reps
4 >15 reps