The Effects of Horse-back Riding on Core Muscles in Adolescents

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The aim of the study is to examine the effects of riding on the core muscles, balance and muscle strength of the extremities in healthy adolescents. Core strength, core endurance, balance, upper extremity and lower extremity strength assessments were performed on the study group before and after the riding training.

Detailed Description
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Twenty participants, aged between 10-19 years, research (n=10) and control (n=10) groups, were included in the study. The study group (n=10) received riding training for eight weeks. The study group was evaluated twice before and after riding.The control group only participated in the assessments at the start of the study. Demographic information of all volunteer participants were recorded. Core strength was evaluated with a stabilizer pressure biofeedback device, and core endurance was evaluated with isometric endurance tests. Balance was evaluated with Star Excursion Balance Test, upper extremity strength was evaluated with hand dynamometer and lower extremity strength was evaluated with back-leg dynamometer.

Official Title
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Investigation of the Effects of Horse-back Riding on Core Muscles in Adolescents

Conditions
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Health, Subjective, Activity, Motor, Muscle Strength

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Recreational activity


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Individuals between the ages of 10-19 years No previous horse-back riding experience Individuals with no health problems Exclusion Criteria Any history of surgery intervention Individuals who do not regularly participate in horse-back riding

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 10 Years
Maximum Age: 19 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Prevention
Allocation: Non-Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Horse-back riding<br>The study group received horse-back riding training for eight weeks. | Other: Recreational activity<br>* Horse-back riding<br>|
| No Intervention: Control group<br>Sedentary adolescent individuals who do not ride horses | |

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Core stability | Core strength was measured with a stabilizer pressure biofeedback device. Core endurance was evaluated with isometric endurance tests. | 8 weeks | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Balance | Star excursion balance test | 8 weeks | 
| Extremity strength | Hand dynamometer and Back&leg dynamometer | 8 weeks | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Balance, Core stability, Adolescent, muscle strength, horseback riding