Evaluation of Change in Center of Pressure During Perturbation of Balance Including Blindfolding in Healthy Dogs.

ABSTRACT: Physiotherapy aims to improve postural dysfunction, often using balance exercises. The effects of rehabilitation-based balance exercises on postural control in dogs remains understudied. This study aimed to assess the impact of specific balancing exercises and blindfolding on center of pressure parameters in healthy dogs. Thirteen healthy adult dogs participated in the study. Center of pressure parameters were measured using a pressure platform during quiet standing, external perturbation, head turn, and blindfolded trials. External perturbation significantly increased the area of the elliptical sway, cranio-caudal excursion, and right-left excursion. Head turning led to large effect sizes, but no significant differences compared to quiet standing. Blindfolding led to medium to large effec

SUBMITTER: Hall H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12189757 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature