Personal profile
Short presentation
DVM from Copenhagen University in 1989. PhD in 2016 Certificate in canine and feline diseases in 2002. Certificate in small animal physiotherapy in 2008. Certificate in veterinary chiropractics (IAVC) in 2010 and in veterinary acupuncture (IVAS) in 2017. Responsible for the rehabilitation section of the department since 2008
Current research
Increased physical activity in overweight dogs (PhD project).
Member of the Biomechanics Research Group.
Primary fields of research
Canine rehabilitation, fitness, biomechanics and obesity.
Teaching
Rehabilitation and chronic pain management
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Increased physical activity in overweight dogs on a weight loss program
Award Date: 14 Jun 2016
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Research output
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Metafyseal osteopati – en vigtig differentialdiagnose ved bagbenshalthed hos unge katte
Translated title of the contribution :Metaphyseal osteopathy – an important differential diagnosis for hind limb lameness in young cats. Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Communication
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Muscle function assessment of the hindlimbs in healthy dogs using acoustic myography
Dahl, K. H., Nielsen, M. B. M., Alkjær, T., Vitger, A. D. & Miles, J. E., 2024, In: Research in Veterinary Science. 168, 7 p., 105135.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Muscle function assessments in a dog with cranial cruciate ligament disease using acoustic myography
Dahl, K. H., Nielsen, M. B. M., Alkjær, T., Vitger, A. D. & Miles, J. E., 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › Research › peer-review
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Non-invasive methods to assess muscle function in dogs: A scoping review
Dahl, K. H., Zebis, M. K., Vitger, A. D., Miles, J. E. & Alkjær, T., 2023, In: Frontiers in Veterinary Science. 10, p. 1-10 1116854.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review › peer-review
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Altered muscle activation in agility dogs performing warm-up exercises: an acoustic myography study
Fuglsang-Damgaard, L. H., Harrison, A. P. & Vitger, A. D., 2021, In: Comparative Exercise Physiology. 17, 3, p. 251-262 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Simple Video-Based Spatiotemporal Gait Analysis Is Not Better than Subjective Visual Assessment of Lameness in Dogs
Møller, J. H., Vitger, A. D., Poulsen, H. H. & Miles, J. E., 2021, In: VCOT Open. 04, 01, p. e65-e71Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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The impact of water depth and speed on muscle fiber activation of healthy dogs walking in a water treadmill
Vitger, A. D., Bruhn-Rasmussen, T., Pedersen, E. O., Fuglsang-Damgaard, L. H. & Harrison, A. P., 2021, In: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica. 63, 1, 46.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Kinetic gait analysis in healthy dogs and dogs with osteoarthritis: An evaluation of precision and overlap performance of a pressure-sensitive walkway and the use of symmetry indices
Brønniche Møller Nielsen, M., Pedersen, T., Mouritzen, A., Vitger, A. D., Nielsen, L. N., Poulsen, H. H. & Miles, J. E., 15 Dec 2020, In: PLoS ONE. 15, 12, p. 1-17 17 p., e0243819.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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