@article{ref1,
title="The effects of horse riding simulation exercise with blindfolding on healthy subjects' balance and gait",
journal="Journal of physical therapy science",
year="2016",
author="Cha, Hyun Gyu and Lee, Byung Joon and Lee, Wan Hee",
volume="28",
number="11",
pages="3165-3167",
abstract="[Purpose] The study was conducted to determine the effect of horse riding simulation combined with blindfolding on healthy individuals' balance and gait. [Subjects and Methods] Thirty subjects were randomly divided into an experimental group (n=15) and a control group (n=15). The subjects in the experimental group covered their eyes using a blindfold, climbed onto a horse riding simulator, and performed the horse riding simulation exercise. The control group took part in the horse riding exercises without a blindfold. All of the subjects performed the 20 minutes long exercise once a day, five times a week, over a four-week period. [Results] The experimental group showed significant improvement in static balance, dynamic balance, velocity, and cadence compared to pre-intervention measurements. In addition, the control group showed significant improvement in static balance, dynamic balance, single support, and cadence compared to pre-intervention measurements. Significant differences in post-training gains in static balance, dynamic balance, and cadence were observed between the experimental group and the control group. [Conclusion] Subjects that performed horse riding simulation exercise after blindfolding showed significant improvements in balance and cadence compared to the control group.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0915-5287",
doi="10.1589/jpts.28.3165",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1589/jpts.28.3165"
}