An Observational Causative Study Investigating the Difference in Lumbar Spine Range of Motion in Horse Riders Compared to a Matched Sample Population of ESO Students.
Item
- Title
- An Observational Causative Study Investigating the Difference in Lumbar Spine Range of Motion in Horse Riders Compared to a Matched Sample Population of ESO Students.
- Author(s)
- Field, L
- Abstract
- Introduction: Lower back pain (LBP) is one of the most frequent complaints made in the medical world accounting for 25% of orthopaedic referrals. Awareness of LBP in athletes is well established (De Luigi, 2014), however there is limited research highlighting the prevalence of LBP in horse riders (HR) (Kraft et al., 2007). Numerous studies have highlighted the interrelationship between horse and its rider (Bridgeman, 2009; Munz et al., 2014) where cooperation is required, to obtain optimal performance within any equestrian discipline (McBride and Mills 2012). There has been increased interest in studying a rider's posture, with a common theme emerging in equestrian literature that horse riders suffer from asymmetrical postural traits (Hobbs et al., 2014). However there is minimal research investigating the long term effects of equestrian disciplines on the rider's spinal mechanics and LBP. The overall aim of this observational causative study was to attempt to see if HRs had a significant difference in ROM compared to a mixed sample population of European School of Osteopathy (ESO) students. Methods: Study design was conducted as a causative observational study, observing the effects of a previously applied intervention i.e. equestrian activity. 100 subjects were recruited for the study (50 horse riders (HR) and 50 non horse riders (NHR)). Subjects eligible for inclusion were between the ages of 18-30yrs, similar bio typology. Lsp ROM was measured in a population of HR and NHR using Modified- Modified Schober Test MMST. LBP values were assessed by a HR and NHR specific questionnaire and Bournemouth Questionnaire (BQ) analysis. Results: A significant difference was apparent between HR and NHR ROM with HR presenting a decrease in ROM compared to NHR (P<0.0001%). HR with decreased ROM presented an increase in LBP compared to NHR group (P<0.0191%). Comparison between BQ, LBP and HR ROM values (P<0.0009). A significant difference with HR reporting increase LBP when undertaking yard duties 7 times a week (P<0.0001). HR with additional increase years of riding experience 21+yrs (P
- presented at
- European School of Osteopathy
- Date Accepted
- 2015
- Date Submitted
- 2.12.2016 16:54:59
- Type
- osteo_thesis
- Language
- English
- Submitted by:
- 62
- Pub-Identifier
- 15891
- Inst-Identifier
- 1229
- Keywords
- HR, Lsp, ROM, NHR
- Recommended
- 0
- Item sets
- Thesis
Field, L, “An Observational Causative Study Investigating the Difference in Lumbar Spine Range of Motion in Horse Riders Compared to a Matched Sample Population of ESO Students.”, Osteopathic Research Web, accessed May 19, 2024, https://www.osteopathic-research.com/s/orw/item/590