Journal of aging and physical activity.
Publisher:
Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc.,
Frequency: Bimonthly, 2019-
Country: United States
Language: English
Author(s):
International Society for Aging and Physical Activity.
Start Year:1993 -
ISSN:
1063-8652 (Print)
1543-267X (Electronic)
1063-8652 (Linking)
1543-267X (Electronic)
1063-8652 (Linking)
Impact Factor
1.5
2022
| NLM ID: | 9415639 |
| (DNLM): | SR0074882(s) |
| (OCoLC): | 26150256 |
| Classification: | W1 JO534BJ |
Influence of 8-Week Horseback Riding Activity on Balance and Pelvic Movements in an Older Adult Population. The biomechanical relationship between horse and rider in equine-assisted activities and therapies has been largely unexplored. The three-dimensional stimulation of the horse's gait has potential to improve rider musculature and coordination, especially in an older adult population. This study utilized dual-axis goniometers and video motion capture tracking to simultaneously track horse and rider hip flexion and extension. Ten older adult riders participated in 8 weeks of horseback riding lessons, where pelvis kinematics and balance assessments were compared between Weeks 1 and 8. Pelvic roll ...
Comparative effects of horse exercise versus traditional exercise programs on gait, muscle strength, and body balance in healthy older adults. This study evaluates the separate effect and retention of 12-week traditional (TE) and horse (HE) exercise programs on physical function in healthy older participants (61 to 87 years old). Thirty-eight participants were randomly assigned to three groups: TE (n = 17), HE (n = 10), and control group (n = 11). TE and HE underwent a supervised exercise program (3 day/week). Maximal gait speed, muscle strength, and body balance were assessed at weeks 0, 12, and 16. Only TE and HE displayed significant improvements (P < .05) in knee extensor strength, and only HE had faster gait speed. Marginal b...