Morrisville State College

Morrisville State College

Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Use of a Horse Riding Simulator to Decrease Falling Risk in the Elderly



Balance and trunk muscle activity, both decrease as you age and are proven to increase the chance of falls. Exercise is proven to help increase muscle activation and balance but has not been explored with a horse riding simulator. This study was aimed to help decrease the risk of falling in the elderly by using a horse riding simulator to increase stability and trunk muscle activation.