Electromyographic activity of equine abdominal muscles during single and double riding in hippotherapy

Background Hippotherapy is a therapeutic intervention that uses the horse as a biomechanical and sensorimotor agent to promote rehabilitation in individuals with physical and neurological disabilities. Depending on patient needs, riding may be performed with a single rider or with double riding, in...

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Published in:	PeerJ
Main Authors:	Liz R. S. de Lima, Cesar F. Amorim, Marcus Fraga Vieira, Emmanuel Arnhold, Robson D. Scoz, Luciana R. G. Brandstetter, Lara C. S. Costa, Kate M. C. Barcelos
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	PeerJ Inc. 2026-05-01
Subjects:	Hippotherapy Equine therapy Surface electromyography Horse biomechanics Abdominal muscles Rider load
Online Access:	https://peerj.com/articles/21317.pdf