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http://dx.doi.org/10.21288/resko.2018.12.1.1

Effect of Horseback Riding on Bone Density of the Senior Citizen  

Kim, Seon-Chil (계명대학교 의용공학과)
Lee, Jong-Ha (계명대학교 의용공학과)
Kim, Shin-Gyun (계명대학교 사용성평가센터)
Cho, Sung-Hyoun (남부대학교 물리치료학과)
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Journal of rehabilitation welfare engineering & assistive technology / v.12, no.1, 2018 , pp. 1-9 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study is intended to identify how horseback riding affect the bone density of the elderly. A total of 31 normal senior citizens participated in the research, who were randomly divided into two groups: 15 in horseback riding exercise group and 16 in horseback riding machine exercise group. A horseback riding exercise program was carried out for 25 minutes twice a week for 12 weeks. A pre-test was conducted before starting the program and two post-tests were conducted 6 weeks and 12 weeks after exercises in the same way as the pre-test. Measured items were bone density of lumbar vertebrae and femur. In order to identify the changes in measurement variables before exercises and 6 weeks and 12 weeks after exercises, two-way repeated analysis of variance were used. The comparison of changes in the bone density in both groups revealed that there were significant differences in lumbar vertebrae L3, L4, femur trochanter in both groups over time. This study suggests that three-dimensional movements of horses through horseback riding exercises induce normal movements of senior citizens, providing positive effects on their bone density. If appropriate horse riding exercise programs are used considering the health status, time and economic conditions, and preferences of senior citizens, it would improve their quality of life.
Keywords
Horseback riding exercise; Lumbar vertebrae; Femur; Bone mineral density; Senior citizen;
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