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Aritz Saitua^1,2,3, Joaquín Pérez-Umbría², Karelhia García-Álamo²

¹Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Córdoba, 14071 Córdoba, Spain.

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Summary

Dynamic mobilization exercises (DME) improve sport horse locomotion. This study found DME enhanced movement symmetry, stride length, and overall activity in horses over 8 weeks.

Keywords:

accelerometry dynamic mobilization exercises horse performance

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Area of Science:

Equine Sports Medicine
Animal Biomechanics
Veterinary Rehabilitation

Background:

Dynamic mobilization exercises (DME) are recognized for preventing musculoskeletal injuries and enhancing back health in sport horses.
Limited research exists on the specific effects of DME on equine locomotion and adaptation timing, with prior studies focusing on muscle morphology.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the impact of an 8-week dynamic mobilization exercise program on the locomotion of sedentary horses using accelerometry.
To assess changes in locomotor parameters such as symmetry, stride characteristics, and activity levels.

Main Methods:

Fourteen sedentary horses were divided into a DME group (n=8) and a control group (n=6).
The DME group performed 10 specific exercises three times weekly for 8 weeks.
Accelerometry was used to measure gait parameters at walk and trot at multiple time points before, during, and after the intervention period.

Main Results:

The DME group exhibited significant increases in dorsoventral displacement and activity, as well as mediolateral activity, from week 4 onwards.
Longitudinal activity increased from week 2 (trot) and week 4 (walk).
Locomotor symmetry and stride length improved by week 6, with a decrease in stride frequency by week 8; velocity remained constant.

Conclusions:

Dynamic mobilization exercises effectively enhance equine locomotor activity in dorsoventral, mediolateral, and longitudinal planes.
DME promotes longer, more symmetrical strides, indicating improved overall movement patterns in horses.
The findings support DME as a valuable tool for improving equine biomechanics and potentially reducing injury risk.