From the closing abstract passage
“These data will assist us in understanding the role of posture, especially crouched posture, during other walking behaviors.”
A short excerpt, not the complete finding. Read the linked abstract for the comparison, measurements and context.
What this cannot establish
This animal research does not establish a training prescription for people.
Publication details
- Record
- PubMed 8899606
- Publication types
- Comparative Study · Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. · Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
- Indexed subjects
- Muscles · Hindlimb · Cats · Electromyography · Gait
- Source record checked
- 2026-10-16
Publication type and subject indexing describe the record; they are not a quality grade or proof of a benefit. An abstract does not replace a review of the full methods and results.
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