Applications of the Lameness Locator^TM:

Lameness Locator^TM is designed to be an aid to the practicing equine veterinarian for use during his/her normal lameness evaluation.  It is not meant to replace the skills and experience developed by the practitioner.  It simply offers an objective, precise and accurate assessment of body movement specifically related to lameness in the horse. 

Current users of Lameness Locator^TM find that it is most helpful for:

• Horses with mild lameness
• Horses with apparent multiple limb lameness
• Horses with apparent compensatory lameness
• Quantifying the effectiveness of nerve and joint blocks
• Confirming the incidental nature of equivocal imaging abnormalities
• Developing a further diagnostic approach based on type of lameness (impact, pushoff) exhibited
• Documenting soundness in pre-purchase evaluations

What comes with the Lameness Locator^TM System?

Three rechargeable, battery-powered, wireless sensors

• Head and pelvic-mounted accelerometers
• Right forelimb gyroscope
• Each sensor samples at 200 times per second
• Weight: 38 grams; Dimensions: 1" x 1½" x 1¼"

Class I Bluetooth® USB receiver with antenna

• Up to 150 yards transmission range
• Real time data collection

Lameness Locator^TM software

• Sophisticated algorithms designed specifically for lameness evaluation
• Intuitive graphical user interface and report generation
• Database functionality for archiving raw collected data and reports

Accessories for attaching Lameness Locator^TM sensors to horse

Motion Computing® J3400 Tablet PC

• Motion View Anywhere® display
• Additional battery
• Intel® Core^TM 2 Duo Processor, Windows® Vista®
• High resolution WXGA

Sensor battery charger

• 3-port (3 sensor) simultaneously charging capability
• AC and 12-volt DC (car battery) charging capability

Download the current version of the Instruction Manual here.