%0 Journal Article
%T The Effects of Using a Specially Designed Stirrup on Kinetic Energy Absorption by the Knee Joint of 12 Show Jumping/Eventing Riders
%A Marta Kulikowska
%A Franziska C. Wagner
%A Adrian Harrison
%J Open Journal of Veterinary Medicine
%P 13-21
%@ 2165-3364
%D 2023
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/ojvm.2023.132002
%X The use of Winderen Knee Protection Solution stirrups compared to standard iron stirrups, reveals the following benefits: 1) A reduction of stress or strain time in the order of 14 seconds per minute of activity whilst walking and 5 - 7 seconds less whilst trotting or cantering for muscles around the knee. 2) A reduction of stress or strain time in the order of 25 seconds per minute of activity whilst walking and 9 - 10 seconds less whilst trotting or cantering for ligaments around the knee. 3) A significant improvement in the E-score (less time exposed to stress and shock) and ST-score (lower force around the knee) whilst walking. 4) A considerable improvement in rider comfort and feeling of leg stability (self-assessment) compared with the owners current stirrups, whilst riding.
%K Stirrups
%K Knee Stress
%K Acoustic Myography
%K Riders
%U http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=123279