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NCT Number: NCT05366348

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

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Health, Subjective Activity, Motor Behavior Motor Activity Muscle Strength

Age range

10 year–19 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

SANKO University

Gaziantep, 27090, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

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.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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

Treatment and study plan

Recreational Activity

Other

Horse-back riding

Primary outcomes

  1. Core stability

    Time frame: 8 weeks

    Core strength was measured with a stabilizer pressure biofeedback device. Core endurance was evaluated with isometric endurance tests.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Balance

    Time frame: 8 weeks

    Star excursion balance test

  2. Extremity strength

    Time frame: 8 weeks

    Hand dynamometer and Back&leg dynamometer

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Pınar Kuyulu

Other

Registry information

Official study title

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

Important dates

Study start
2020
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2022
First posted
May 9, 2022
Registry last updated
May 9, 2022

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