26/04/2026
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I am deeply concerned about the growing trend of canine physiotherapists using wobble cushions online. A quick search of Tiktok or Instagram and you’ll see dogs jumping straight onto unstable equipment because it looks fun and eye-catching.
Starting a dog on unstable surfaces too early is not good conditioning or rehab.
Without a solid foundation of strength, control and body awareness, dogs will overcompensate. Instead of activating the correct muscles, dogs often shift weight and brace through the wrong areas just to stay upright. This reinforces poor movement patterns, whether the dog is recovering from injury or simply training. The sudden shift of a wobble cushion can cause unnecessary strain on joints and soft tissue injuries.
No 20-second viral video is going to teach a skill that requires proper training. You need to build foundations, work on proprioception, and then start to challenge balance.
Wobble cushions have their place in physiotherapy, but they’re not a toy and shouldn’t be a trend.
