The effect of head and neck position on the thoracolumbar kinematics in the unridden horse

In many equestrian activities a specific position of head and/or neck is required that is dissimilar to the natural position. There is controversy about the effects of these positions on locomotion pattern, but few quantitative data are available. To quantify the effects of 5 different head and neck...

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Published in:	Equine veterinary journal. Supplement no. 36; p. 445
Main Authors:	Gómez Alvarez, C B, Rhodin, M, Bobber, M F, Meyer, H, Weishaupt, M A, Johnston, C, Van Weeren, P R
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-08-2006
Subjects:	Animals Biomechanical Phenomena Head - physiology Horses - physiology Lumbar Vertebrae - physiology Male Neck - physiology Physical Conditioning, Animal - physiology Posture - physiology Sports Thoracic Vertebrae - physiology Weight-Bearing
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