The Effects of Using a Specially Designed Stirrup on Kinetic Energy Absorption by the Knee Joint of 12 Show Jumping/Eventing Riders

Abstract

The use of Winderen Knee Protection Solution stirrups compared to standard iron stirrups, reveals the following benefits: 1) A reduction of stress or strain time in the order of 14 seconds per minute of activity whilst walking and 5 -7 seconds less whilst trotting or cantering for muscles around the knee. 2) A reduction of stress or strain time in the order of 25 seconds per minute of activity whilst walking and 9 -10 seconds less whilst trotting or cantering for ligaments around the knee. 3) A significant improvement in the E-score (less time exposed to stress and shock) and ST-score (lower force around the knee) whilst walking. 4) A considerable improvement in rider comfort and feeling of leg stability (self-assessment) compared with the owners current stirrups, whilst riding.

Tracking study of physical fitness evaluation indicators for children and adolescents aged 12-15 in China under the background of "integration of physical education"

“…Choose (Tongfang CSTF-ZT vertical jump tester), technical parameters: range: 0-100cm, index value: 0.1cm, error: ±1%. The distance between the feet and the ground after the subject jumped with arms in place (the knee joints should be straight after jumping) was taken as the final score [24][25][26] .…”

The Use of Far Infrared Treatment Prior to Exercise in Horses: An mfBIA and Acoustic Myography Three Case Study

“…Acoustic myography (AMG) is a biomechanical method capable of recording pressure waves generated in the equine tissue, sometimes used in connection with equine equipment (stirrups, bridles, photobiomodulation, etc) [24] [25] [26]. AMG recordings were carried out using a CURO unit and sensors (CURO-Diagnostics ApS, Denmark) and followed in real-time on a smart device (tablet/phone) via a dedicated App "CURO Equine".…”

“…The AMG data were analyzed using the CURO recording system software, which is freely available (https://www.curo-diagnostics.com/), the details of which have been published [18] [25] [26]. AMG means of the first and second minutes of the warm-up training regimen were made, thereafter every second minute was averaged until the end of the training period (typically 15 minutes).…”