Abstract des Autors

The effect of horseriding on the spine of the rider comprises either shock (and compression) or vibration (and bending). Performed correctly, horseback riding provides muscular stabilisation, physiological stimulus of the discus intervertebralis and increase of motion. Injuries are mainly caused by insufficient techniques of beginners. Professional riders sustain disorders by long term duration, density and unbalanced stress. Anyway, frequency of back pain is unexprectedly low. The basic requirement to allow sports practice is the absence of back pain during riding; acute or subacute inflammations are contraindications. It depends on method and dosage whether horseriding has a promoting or damaging effect on the rider - specific repair mechanisms are enclosed which may be used as systematic treatment in form of therapy or therapeutic riding. Verf.-Referat