ArticlePloS one2022
Static posturography as a novel measure of the effects of aging on postural control in dogs.
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- Different strategies of bipeds and quadrupeds to maintain postural stability- a comparison of healthy humans and dogs via static posturography.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Learning effects during balance analysis on a modified posturomed-platform in healthy dogs.BMC veterinary research · 2026Article
- Thoracic limb stride length is associated with cognitive impairment in aging dogs.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2026Article
- Axis-dependent relationships and agreement between whole-body and limb-specific center of pressure measurements in dogs.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2026Article
- Determination of the Cutoff Frequency of Smoothing Filters for Center of Pressure (COP) Data via Kinetic Energy in Standing Dogs.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Evaluation of Change in Center of Pressure During Perturbation of Balance Including Blindfolding in Healthy Dogs.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2025Article
- Impact of Aging and Visual Input on Postural Stability in Dogs: Insights from Center-of-Pressure Analysis.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Improving postural stability through proprioceptive training in dogs.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2025Article
- Balance Assessment on a Modified Posturomed Platform in Healthy Dogs.Veterinary sciences · 2024Article
- A randomized, controlled clinical trial demonstrates improved owner-assessed cognitive function in senior dogs receiving a senolytic and NAD+ precursor combination.Scientific reports · 2024Article
- A validation study to analyze the reliability of center of pressure data in static posturography in dogs.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2024Article
- The Effect of Therapeutic Exercise on Body Weight Distribution, Balance, and Stifle Function in Dogs following Stifle Injury.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2023Article
- The Relationship between Signs of Medical Conditions and Cognitive Decline in Senior Dogs.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2023Article
- Postural stability measures in healthy miniature Dachshunds obtained using a pressure mat and a force platform: a validity and reliability study.BMC veterinary research · 2023Article
- Activity patterns are associated with fractional lifespan, memory, and gait speed in aged dogs.Scientific reports · 2023Article
- External mechanical perturbations challenge postural stability in dogs.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2023Article
- Vertical ground reaction forces, paw pressure distribution, and center of pressure during heelwork in working dogs competing in obedience.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2023Article
- Winning the race with aging: age-related changes in gait speed and its association with cognitive performance in dogs.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2023Article
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Abstract
Aging is associated with impairment in postural control in humans. While dogs are a powerful model for the study of aging, the associations between age and postural control in this species have not yet been elucidated. The aims of this work were to establish a reliable protocol to measure center of pressure excursions in standing dogs and to determine age-related changes in postural sway. Data were obtained from 40 healthy adult dogs (Group A) and 28 senior dogs (Group B) during seven trials (within one session of data collection) of quiet standing on a pressure sensitive walkway system. Velocity, acceleration, root mean square, 95% ellipse area, range and frequency revolve were recorded as measures of postural sway. In Group A, reliability was assessed with intraclass correlation, and the effect of morphometric variables was evaluated using linear regression. By means of stepwise linear regression we determined that root mean square overall and acceleration in the craniocaudal direction were the best variables able to discriminate between Group A and Group B. The relationship between these two center-of-pressure (COP) measures and the dogs' fractional lifespan was examined in both groups and the role of pain and proprioceptive deficits was evaluated in Group B. All measures except for frequency revolve showed good to excellent reliability. Weight, height and length were correlated with most of the measures. Fractional lifespan impacted postural control in Group B but not Group A. Joint pain and its interaction with proprioceptive deficits influence postural sway especially in the acceleration in the craniocaudal direction, while fractional lifespan was most important in the overall COP displacement. In conclusion, our study found that pressure sensitive walkway systems are a reliable tool to evaluate postural sway in dogs; and that postural sway is affected by morphometric parameters and increases with age and joint pain.
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