The effect of weighted boots on the movement of the back in the asymptomatic riding horse

Wennerstrand, J.; Johnston, C.; Rhodin, Marie; Roethlisberger-Holm, K.; Drevemo, S.

doi:10.1079/ecp200680

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“…Different methods and aids are used during training and rehabilitation of the back with the intention of strengthening and activating the muscles to make them work in a coordinated (and usually) sport specific manner. There is limited research on the effects of training aids on the back [6,[8][9][10][11].…”

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The Effect of Kinesiotape on Flexion-Extension of the Thoracolumbar Back in Horses at Trot

Ericson¹,

Stenfeldt²,

Hardeman

et al. 2020

Animals

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Kinesiotape theoretically stimulates mechanoreceptive and proprioceptive sensory pathways that in turn may modulate the neuromuscular activity and locomotor function, so alteration of activation, locomotion and/or range of motion (ROM) can be achieved. The aim of this study was to determine whether kinesiotape applied to the abdominal muscles would affect the ROM in flexion-extension (sagittal plane) in the thoracolumbar back of horses at trot. The study design was a paired experimental study, with convenient sample. Each horse was randomly placed in the control or the intervention group and then the order reversed. Eight horses trotted at their own preferred speed in hand on a straight line, 2 × 30 m. Optical motion capture was used to collect kinematic data. Paired t-tests, normality tests and 1-Sample Wilcoxon test were used to assess the effects of the kinesiotape. No statistical significance (p < 0.05) for changes in flexion-extension of the thoracolumbar back in trot was shown in this group of horses. Some changes were shown indicating individual movement strategies in response to stimuli from the kinesiotape. More research in this popular and clinically used method is needed to fully understand the reacting mechanisms in horses.

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The Effect of Kinesiotape on Flexion-Extension of the Thoracolumbar Back in Horses at Trot

Ericson¹,

Stenfeldt²,

Hardeman

et al. 2020

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“…The effect of weighted boots on the movement of the back in asymptomatic riding horses has also been reported at the walk and trot (Wennerstrand et al . 2006).…”

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Science overview: Development of a structural and functional understanding of the equine back

Weeren

McGowan

Haussler

2010

Equine Veterinary Journal

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“…Although Paalman (1984) and Bobbert et al (2005) have described how the horse executes the jump phase (bascule) most favorably in terms of optimal approach stride, limb placements, and velocity, it appears that some riders regularly use PE boots to enhance their horses' JSK. Although very few boot data currently exist, in a recent treadmill study of horses at walk and trot, weighted boots on the hind limbs increased the range of movement (ROM) for dorsoventral flexion and extension in the lumbar back at the walk (Wennerstrand, Johnston, Rhodin, Roethlisberger-Holm, & Drevemo, 2006). Dorsoventral flexion and extension in the lumbar back and hind limb ROM are important facets of JSK in the showjumping horse.…”

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Boots on Horses: Limb Protection or Hyperflexion Training Aids in the Showjumping Horse

Murphy

2008

Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science

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Showjumping riders regularly employ various schooling strategies to control the horse's jump stride kinematics (JSK). Strategies include plyometric training regimes with fences of different heights and widths set at specific distances. Gymnastic grids teach the horse to jump cleanly. Rapping, once used almost routinely, is no longer in vogue. However, the use of performance enhancing (PE) boots on the distal hind limbs to alter equine JSK has become popular. There are two broad categories of PE boots: weighted and pressure. Some riders use so-called weighted boots on the horses' hind limbs during training and in competition to improve the jump stride. The application of so-called pressure boots may be little more than an adaptation of this technique. It appears that the PE boots induce hyperflexion of the hind limbs and incline the horse to jump fences cleanly. In the absence of scientific appraisal, it is unclear if such boots are acceptable and innovative training aids within equitation.

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The effect of weighted boots on the movement of the back in the asymptomatic riding horse

Cited by 12 publications

References 24 publications

The Effect of Kinesiotape on Flexion-Extension of the Thoracolumbar Back in Horses at Trot

The Effect of Kinesiotape on Flexion-Extension of the Thoracolumbar Back in Horses at Trot

Science overview: Development of a structural and functional understanding of the equine back

Boots on Horses: Limb Protection or Hyperflexion Training Aids in the Showjumping Horse

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