Table 2 Scoring scale developed for the ladder rung walking test, modified from (Metz and Whishaw, [[63]])

Absent

0

Collapse

0

Deep slip then jump

1

Deep slip, unsuccessful or no paw replacement

1

Deep slip, paw replacement, slight slip

2

Step, unsuccessful paw replacement

2

Deep slip, successful paw replacement

3

Jump step

3

Step, paw replacement, slight slip

4

Step, good paw replacement

4

Slight slip, short stride

5

Slight slip, regular stride

5

Plantar paw placement, short stride

6

Plantar paw placement, regular stride

6