Treadmill

• The treadmill is a popular exercise system used to force-train rodents. The apparatus has a simple construction and provides the experimenter the ability to vary speeds and inclinations of the runway belt. • Most treadmill systems utilize shock grids to motivate the animal to keep running. However, this can potentially result in pain stress influencing exercise training. Other methods of motivation such as a gentle tap or air-puffs may be used as a relatively less stressful alternative. • The treadmill is a simple tool to evaluate the effects of exercise and different intensity training on not just physical health but also cognitive and mental health. Experimenters have the opportunity to observe simultaneous performances of different treatment groups when using a multilane treadmill. The use of a treadmill is not limited to physical activity. The apparatus can also be used to investigate physical exhaustion that can often be a symptom of diseases and disorders. Further, assessment of motor and locomotion function post-recovery from injuries can also be done using the treadmill. For more information on Maze Engineer's Treadmill → https://mazeengineers.com/portfolio/treadmill Check out all mazes of Maze Engineers → https://mazeengineers.com