Effects of horseback riding exercise therapy on hormone levels in elderly persons

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of riding exercise on hormone levels in normal elderly people who were taught horseback riding for 8 weeks. [Subjects] Subjects were classified into an exercise group (n=10) and control group (n=10). [Methods] The two groups, horsebac...

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Published in:Journal of Physical Therapy Science 2015, Vol.27(7), pp.2271-2273
Main Authors: Cho, Sung-Hyoun, Kim, Jin-Woo, Kim, Seon-Rye, Cho, Byung-Jun
Format: Article
Language:English
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Exercise therapy
Hormone
Horseback riding
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Summary:[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of riding exercise on hormone levels in normal elderly people who were taught horseback riding for 8 weeks. [Subjects] Subjects were classified into an exercise group (n=10) and control group (n=10). [Methods] The two groups, horseback riding exercise group of 10 and control group of 10, were each tested for 15 minutes, 3 times, over 8 weeks. Post-exercise tests were implemented in both groups in the same way as pre-study tests. [Results] The horseback riding group showed a significant difference in the pre- and post-exercise serotonin and cortisol levels. Additionally, serotonin and cortisol levels showed significant differences between the two groups. [Conclusion] Serotonin and cortisol levels significantly increased in the experimental group, suggesting that horseback riding exercise is effective for improving the levels of these hormones.
ISSN:0915-5287
2187-5626
DOI:10.1589/jpts.27.2271