@article{ART003342570},
author={Jeong, Su-Youn and Shin young jun},
title={Effects of Fitness Program Education on Owner Compliance in Canine Rehabilitation Exercise},
journal={Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine},
issn={1975-311X},
year={2026},
volume={21},
number={2},
pages={93-100}
TY - JOUR
AU - Jeong, Su-Youn
AU - Shin young jun
TI - Effects of Fitness Program Education on Owner Compliance in Canine Rehabilitation Exercise
JO - Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine
PY - 2026
VL - 21
IS - 2
PB - The Korean Society of Physical Medicine
SP - 93
EP - 100
SN - 1975-311X
AB - PURPOSE: This study examined the effects of a structured dog fitness education program for owners on exercise adherence and the association between exercise adherence and the changes in activity level and pain-related outcomes in dogs. METHODS: A prospective observational intervention study was conducted with 28 owner–dog pairs recruited from an animal rehabilitation center. All owners participated in a standardized six-week dog fitness education program consisting of weekly 60-minute sessions combining theoretical instruction and practical training. The owner exercise adherence was assessed using a modified Exercise Adherence Rating Scale. The canine outcomes were evaluated using the owner-reported measures, including the Liverpool Osteoarthritis in Dogs (LOAD) and the Canine Brief Pain Inventory (CBPI), at the baseline, three weeks, and six weeks. The changes over time were analyzed using repeated-measures analysis of variance. RESULTS: The owner exercise adherence scores increased significantly over time (p < .001). In parallel, the canine activity levels improved, as indicated by the reduced LOAD scores, and pain-related outcomes decreased, as reflected by the lower CBPI scores (all p < .001). Post-hoc analyses revealed significant improvements across the measurement points. CONCLUSION: Structured dog fitness education for owners improves exercise adherence and is associated with enhanced activity levels and reduced pain in dogs. These findings support integrating caregiver-centered education as a key component of canine rehabilitation programs.
KW - Caregiver education;Canine rehabilitation;Dog fitness;Exercise adherence;Pain management
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Jeong, Su-Youn and Shin young jun. (2026). Effects of Fitness Program Education on Owner Compliance in Canine Rehabilitation Exercise. Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine, 21(2), 93-100.
Jeong, Su-Youn and Shin young jun. 2026, "Effects of Fitness Program Education on Owner Compliance in Canine Rehabilitation Exercise", Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine, vol.21, no.2 pp.93-100.
Jeong, Su-Youn, Shin young jun "Effects of Fitness Program Education on Owner Compliance in Canine Rehabilitation Exercise" Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine 21.2 pp.93-100 (2026) : 93.
Jeong, Su-Youn, Shin young jun. Effects of Fitness Program Education on Owner Compliance in Canine Rehabilitation Exercise. 2026; 21(2), 93-100.
Jeong, Su-Youn and Shin young jun. "Effects of Fitness Program Education on Owner Compliance in Canine Rehabilitation Exercise" Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine 21, no.2 (2026) : 93-100.
Jeong, Su-Youn; Shin young jun. Effects of Fitness Program Education on Owner Compliance in Canine Rehabilitation Exercise. Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine, 21(2), 93-100.
Jeong, Su-Youn; Shin young jun. Effects of Fitness Program Education on Owner Compliance in Canine Rehabilitation Exercise. Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine. 2026; 21(2) 93-100.
Jeong, Su-Youn, Shin young jun. Effects of Fitness Program Education on Owner Compliance in Canine Rehabilitation Exercise. 2026; 21(2), 93-100.
Jeong, Su-Youn and Shin young jun. "Effects of Fitness Program Education on Owner Compliance in Canine Rehabilitation Exercise" Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine 21, no.2 (2026) : 93-100.
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