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Dr Zoe Self Davies @drselfy.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

14) We also saw a trot-like gait in hindlimb amputees and a pace-like gait in forelimb amputees...

Dr Zoe Self Davies @drselfy.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

13) The second was a more unusual gait where the remaining par of limbs walked (in the same way a human might walk) and the single limb bounced at a higher frequency so it hit the ground more than once per stride...

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Dr Zoe Self Davies @drselfy.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

12) The first strategy was a slowed down version of the gallop...

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Dr Zoe Self Davies @drselfy.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

10) I wanted to see whether three-legged dogs use distinct gaits with increasing speed as we see in 4-legged dogs. Data was collected in the Structure and Motion Lab (can probably link to it) at the RVC using a 3D motion capture system and force plates to measure the movements of the dogs...

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Dr Zoe Self Davies @drselfy.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

9) At slower speeds, it looks a bit messier, there’s a lot of bouncing and it looks like quite a lot of effort...

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Dr Zoe Self Davies @drselfy.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

8) When you look at a 3-legged dog, when they’re moving fast, the movement looks pretty smooth and regular, it can take a moment to notice that a limb is missing...

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Dr Zoe Self Davies @drselfy.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

6) And they gallop at high speed... (using both rotary and transverse sequences)

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Dr Zoe Self Davies @drselfy.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

5) They trot at intermediate speeds...

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Dr Zoe Self Davies @drselfy.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

4) We know that 4-legged dogs use a range of gaits with increasing speed: They walk at slow speeds...

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Dr Zoe Self Davies @drselfy.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

New paper out today in @royalsocietypublishing.org #ProcB on the tripedal gaits of canine amputees. It’s been a long time coming with initial covid delays and then 2 new jobs, glad I can finally share it: royalsocietypublishing.org/rspb/article...

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Dr Zoe Self Davies @drselfy.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Lovely day yesterday for a drive through the Welsh countryside to speak at @aberuni.bsky.social and have a nosey round their Veterinary Education Centre. Thank you to @sesamoidstreet.bsky.social and @peterkorsten.bsky.social for the invite ☺️

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Dr Zoe Self Davies @drselfy.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

As a millennial emo, I quite like spooky season. As an anatomist, I hate it 🤣 #veterinaryanatomy #anatomy #skeleton

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Dr Zoe Self Davies @drselfy.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

You know that metaphor about ducks being calm on the surface but then they’re frantically paddling below the water?… turns out the dog is mildly aggrieved on the surface and absolutely not paddling frantically below 😂 #biomechanics #veterinaryphysiotherapy #caninescience #dogs

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Dr Zoe Self Davies @drselfy.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Finally out of office ‘enjoying’ the heat in Greece (41 degrees is a bit much 🥵)

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Dr Zoe Self Davies @drselfy.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

#SEBconference goers, have you found the whale and the elephant upstairs?

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Dr Zoe Self Davies @drselfy.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Thank you to the biomechanics session organisers at #SEBconference for supporting my talk on tripedal locomotion in canine amputees 🐕 Extra thank you’s to @sesamoidstreet.bsky.social and Janneke Schwaner for their support ☺️

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Dr Zoe Self Davies @drselfy.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

VetEd done ✔️ Poster on extra-curricular anatomy art presented ✔️… next up #SEBconference.

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Dr Zoe Self Davies @drselfy.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Had SO MUCH FUN making balloon model equine guts at VedEd this afternoon. My cognitive load is feeling very minimised 🧡🎈

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Dr Zoe Self Davies @drselfy.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Great first day at VetEd looking at making models for clinical skills and anatomy, followed by wine on the SS Great Britain featuring @grumpyfrog.bsky.social and @sesamoidstreet.bsky.social 🧡

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Dr Zoe Self Davies @drselfy.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Great time speaking at MMU’s Institute of Sport this week, sharing some insights into athletic performance and rehabilitation in non-human animals. Had such a fantastic time meeting their lovely team and seeing their awesome facilities. Thanks @kajdaniels.bsky.social for the invite ☺️

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Dr Zoe Self Davies @drselfy.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Needed some ‘physio-ing’ pictures to brighten up some slides and didn’t want to use dogs who haven’t given consent… Rogue is cantankerous, expensive and useless in many circumstances but the girl always does good teaching and good slides 👍

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Dr Zoe Self Davies @drselfy.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

One of my favourite colleagues, teaching dog Maeve, did some exciting cpd today, working towards teaching hydrotherapy as well as veterinary science. 10/10 the goodest girl.

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Dr Zoe Self Davies @drselfy.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

I’d say ai nailed it with this one 😂

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Dr Zoe Self Davies @drselfy.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

She’s supposed to be teaching auscultation this morning but is doing quite a bit of sleeping on the job 😆🩺😴 #vetschool #clinicalskills

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Dr Zoe Self Davies @drselfy.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Not that she resented it or anything 🙈

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Dr Zoe Self Davies @drselfy.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Little bit of #veterinaryphysiotherapy and #caninehydrotherapy for Rogue today. Staying in shape as a #vetschool teaching dog 💪

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Dr Zoe Self Davies @drselfy.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

I ran an anatomical heart art competition for Valentine’s Day with our vet students &, once again, they did not disappoint! They produced some stunning drawings, poetry, bakes, crochet, cross-stitch, digital art & even a pizza! I’ve shared a few below so you can see how talented they are!

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Dr Zoe Self Davies @drselfy.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Found a weird bit of fluff under my desk at work. #vetschool

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Dr Zoe Self Davies @drselfy.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

On this Rogue scale of 1-9, how’s your day going?

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Dr Zoe Self Davies @drselfy.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Today I get to teach my absolute favourite lecture: gait! What used to be a whole term of lectures for physio students is now 1hr for vet students 😆💪 #gaitanalysis #locomotorbiomechanics #vetschool

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Dr Zoe Self Davies @drselfy.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Today’s lecture is on the eye so I’ve mildly harassed the dog with my iPhone and husband’s bike light to ensure she features 👀 #anatomy #veterinaryanatomy #neuroanatomy #vetschool

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Dr Zoe Self Davies @drselfy.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

I’ve got a lecture on cranial nerves coming up… hit me up with your best mnemonics that aren’t a) the rude ones I was taught back in the day b) Harry Potter nonsense 😜 #anatomy #veterinaryanatomy #neuroanatomy #anatomyeducation

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Dr Zoe Self Davies @drselfy.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

Looking for non-veterinary participants for this study. You don’t need to own a dog! Link is here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/dog-questi... Thank you for helping ☺️ #dogs #dogscience

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Dr Zoe Self Davies @drselfy.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Never too early to post a pic of the dog 🤷‍♀️

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