Horizontal Ladder Test for Rodent Motor Coordination

The horizontal ladder test rodents assay measures fine motor coordination and paw placement accuracy using irregular rungs that reveal subtle sensorimotor deficits. ConductVision automates detection of slips, falls, and crossing latency using AI-based limb tracking for consistent, objective scoring across trials.

Why the Horizontal Ladder Test in Rodents Matters in Behavioral Research

Motor Functions Assessed by the Horizontal Ladder Test Rodents

The horizontal ladder is widely used to detect subtle impairments in motor planning and paw placement, especially in models where deficits may be mild, transient, or unilateral.

Because rung walking demands continuous error correction, it provides sensitive readouts of coordination, proprioception, and compensatory strategies over time.

It is especially valuable in studies of:

Stroke and post-stroke motor recovery
Spinal cord injury
Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders
Neurodegeneration and progressive motor decline
Rehabilitation, training effects, and treatment response

Behavioral Metrics Captured with ConductVision

ConductVision tracks limb placement across rungs to quantify performance and error patterns in the horizontal ladder test rodents using automated, objective scoring.

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Scientific Relevance

y quantifying slip frequency, fall events, paw placement errors, and traversal latency, ConductVision provides objective, high-resolution metrics that reflect:

Fine motor coordination and paw control
Sensorimotor integration and proprioceptive feedback
Unilateral and asymmetric motor deficits
Recovery and compensation following injury or intervention
The impact of pharmacological, rehabilitative, or genetic manipulations

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ConductVision provides cutting-edge applications, mazes, and equipment for precise behavioral research. Our software automates tests, while our range of tools ensures researchers have what they need for seamless experimentation.