title: Effects of horseback riding exercise therapy on hormone levels in elderly persons.
abstract: [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.
authors: Department of Physical Therapy, Nambu University, Republic of Korea.
authors: Sung-Hyoun
authors: SH
authors: Cho
authors: Department of Emergency Medical Technology, Daejeon Health Sciences College, Republic of Korea.
authors: Jin-Woo
authors: JW
authors: Kim
authors: Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Chungnam National University, Republic of Korea.
authors: Seon-Rye
authors: SR
authors: Kim
authors: Department of Emergency Medical Technology, Kangwon National University, Republic of Korea.
authors: Byung-Jun
authors: BJ
authors: Cho
keywords: Exercise therapy; Hormone; Horseback riding