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Equine-assisted services (EAS) may prevent falls through the human-animal bond and neuromuscular activation, with prior evidence from simulated horseback movement and groundwork. This pilot waitlist control study tested six mounted horseback riding sessions in 12 participants over 60, assessing balance, posture, confidence, and adverse events. 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Due to both the human-animal bond and activation of the neuromuscular system, equine-assisted services (EAS) are an innovative approach for falls prevention. Both simulated horseback movement and groundwork have shown improved balance in individuals with Parkinson’s disease. No known research focuses on mounted EAS for falls prevention. This pilot waitlist control study measured the effectiveness of six sessions of horseback riding on fall prevention in 12 participants over 60 with Parkinson’s disease using: 1) Tinetti Balance and Gait, 2) Posture Screen App, 3) Adverse Events Questionnaire, 4) Anchored Rating Scale, 5) Activities-Specific Balance Confidence Scale. Findings suggest improvements, trending toward significance, in these specific variables: 1) confidence walking on different surfaces (e.g. ramp, parking lot, mall (p=.06); 2) overall Tinetti score (x=22.6, to x=24.2), 3) gait [path(x=1.44, to x =1.78), trunk (x=1.11 to x=1.44), walking time (x= . 89 to x=1)], 4) balance [chair stand (x=1 .56,to x=1 .67), nudged(x=1.67, to x=1.89), step continuity(x=.67 to x=.78), and steadiness(x=.67 to x=1)]. When comparing first to last session, there was significant improvement in maintaining ankle dorsiflexion in saddle (p\u003C.05) and body control (p\u003C.05) . Pre to post posture screen comparison suggests improved alignment of the shoulders, hips, and knees. While further research on larger samples with randomized controls are needed, this research demonstrated improvements and feasibility for mounted EAS for older adults living with Parkinson’s disease.","cbCaijISIqDKBvh2","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaijISIqDKBvh2","pdf",1176904,"English","# Abstract\n## Background and rationale\n## Study design and participants\n## Outcome measures\n## Findings and implications","[{\"question\":\"Why are equine-assisted services considered for falls prevention in Parkinson’s disease?\",\"answer\":\"Because EAS may improve balance through activation of the neuromuscular system and the human-animal bond, building on prior findings from simulated riding and groundwork.\"},{\"question\":\"How was the pilot study conducted and who participated?\",\"answer\":\"A pilot waitlist control study evaluated six sessions of mounted horseback riding in 12 participants over 60 with Parkinson’s disease.\"},{\"question\":\"What improvements were observed after the riding intervention?\",\"answer\":\"Findings suggested improvements trending toward significance in measures including walking confidence on different surfaces and Tinetti Balance and Gait scores, along with specific gait, trunk, balance, and body control variables.\"},{\"question\":\"What do the results imply, and what further research is needed?\",\"answer\":\"The study demonstrated feasibility and improvements for mounted EAS, but larger studies with randomized controls are needed to confirm effectiveness.\"}]","ADAPTIVE RIDING - An Intervention to Improve Falls in Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease | PDF",1790635712]