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Table 2 Pressure contact area during the four measurement conditions

From: Compensatory load redistribution in Labrador retrievers when carrying different weights – a non-randomized prospective trial

Paw contact area (cm2)

 

LF

RF

LH

RH

W1

46.4 ± 4.8

45.6 ± 4.2

36.7 ± 3.6

37.2 ± 2.9

W2

46.4 ± 4.7

45.9 ± 4.0

35.8 ± 3.5

35.9 ± 3.4

W3

47.7 ± 4.5

47.3 ± 3.9

35.2 ± 3.5

35.4 ± 3.4

W4

48.7 ± 4.3

48.4 ± 3.9

32.7 ± 4.5

33.1 ± 3.9

  1. Values are presented as mean ± SD. W1 = unimpeded walking without a weight; W2 = carrying a standard 0.5 kg dummy; W3 = carrying a 2.0 kg dummy; W4 = carrying a 4.0 kg dummy
  2. LF left forelimb, RF right forelimb, LH left hindlimb, RH right hindlimb