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Loss of hand strength is a predictor of mortality in aging populations. Despite reliance on the hands to participate in equestrian driving activity, no existing studies focus on associations of hand strength to athletic performance. Therefore, this study 1) established baseline handgrip of equestrian combined drivers in standing and task...
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... (Fig. 1). If a participant's ideal hand position was between two positional settings, the grip bar was configured to the proximal setting. Participants were instructed to keep their elbows at ninety-degrees, close to their side, and keep their wrist straight, with their thumb upright as they completed an MVC while holding the adjusted dynamometer (Fig. 2). Investigators provided verbal encouragement to each participant while completing the MVC. Three MVC's were recorded with minimal breaks between each attempt before switching to the other ...
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... task-specific position was created by setting the hand dynamometer to the most proximal setting (Fig. 1) to mimic driving reins to establish baseline data of combined drivers' grip strength and endurance. Participants were asked to sit in a chair (Fig. 2), as they sit while driving. Three MVC's in this task-specific position were recorded on each hand. Sixty percent of the achieved peak MVC on each hand in the task-specific position was calculated. Using masking tape, researchers created a visual window on the dynamometer analog gauge that marked a range on the gauge that was +/− 10 ...
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... (Fig. 1). If a participant's ideal hand position was between two positional settings, the grip bar was configured to the proximal setting. Participants were instructed to keep their elbows at ninety-degrees, close to their side, and keep their wrist straight, with their thumb upright as they completed an MVC while holding the adjusted dynamometer (Fig. 2). Investigators provided verbal encouragement to each participant while completing the MVC. Three MVC's were recorded with minimal breaks between each attempt before switching to the other ...
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... task-specific position was created by setting the hand dynamometer to the most proximal setting (Fig. 1) to mimic driving reins to establish baseline data of combined drivers' grip strength and endurance. Participants were asked to sit in a chair (Fig. 2), as they sit while driving. Three MVC's in this task-specific position were recorded on each hand. Sixty percent of the achieved peak MVC on each hand in the task-specific position was calculated. Using masking tape, researchers created a visual window on the dynamometer analog gauge that marked a range on the gauge that was +/− 10 ...
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... Only one study was found that describes barn work in equestrians, and reports the majority (72%) of combined drivers complete 75% or more of their own barn chores. 30 However, to date, no research describes the variance in physical activity engagement by domain (equestrian, barn work, and nonequestrian activities) and equestrian participation status (recreational, amateur, and professional). ...
... This MET level is similar to shooting basketballs, participating in archery, power yoga, or circuit training at a moderate effort. 28 In addition, Keener et al 30 reported bilateral symmetry in handgrip endurance and greater grip endurance in those who complete a portion of their horse's chores. These findings support the beneficial health effects of completing barn work and suggest it might help meet physical activity guidelines regarding resistance training. ...
... The percentage of female responses matches prior work in the equestrian population for online surveys. 16,30,35 Equestrians should include representatives from more male-dominated participation, such as thoroughbred racing. 35 However, given the complete absence of literature in the domain of physical activity and equestrian participation by status of participation, these data suggest that one approach to encouraging female physical activity participation could be improved through equestrian engagement in recreational and amateur participants. ...
Background:
Over 75% of American adults are not meeting aerobic and muscular physical activity recommendations, with the majority being females. Equestrian activities are a potential avenue to increase physical activity, especially in females who account for approximately 90% of sport participants. This study describes perceptions of equestrian activities and establishes the patterns of self-reported equestrian, barn work, and nonequestrian physical activity engagement to understand participation in activities that may sustain physical activity across the lifespan.
Methods:
American equestrians (n = 2551) completed an anonymous online survey with questions about perceptions and benefits of equestrian activities, demographics, and engagement in equestrian activities, barn work, and nonequestrian activities.
Results:
There were 2039 completed responses, (95.6% female), with representation from all regions of the United States. Professionals (20.6%), amateurs (39.1%), and recreational (40.3%) comprised participation status. Significantly fewer recreational participants perceived equestrian as physical activity and as a sport than amateurs (P < .05) and professionals (P < .05). Engagement in equestrian and barn work physical activity was significantly higher in professionals (P < .0001), followed by amateurs (P < .0001), with the lowest in recreational equestrians (P = .001). Professional and amateur equestrians engaged in significantly more nonequestrian physical activity than recreational participants (P < .05).
Conclusions:
Equestrian physical activity engagement is dependent on the status of participation. Equestrian, barn work, and nonequestrian physical activity do meet physical activity aerobic and muscular recommendations and should be encouraged as a physical activity for females across the lifespan.
