Jeffcott L B, Holmes M A, Townsend H G
Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge, Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB3 0ES, UK.
Vet J. 1999 Sep;158(2):113-9. doi: 10.1053/tvjl.1998.0334.
Back pain is a common and poorly understood clinical problem. An important factor in this regard is the induction or exacerbation of back pain from badly designed or poorly fitting saddles. This study used a pressure-sensing mat to investigate saddle fit. The aims of the study were to confirm the accuracy and reliability of the force-sensing array technology when used to measure pressure beneath the saddles of horses, and to collect some initial data from normal healthy horses with well-fitting saddles. Experiments were undertaken to establish that a linear relationship existed between the total force (weight) exerted and the pressure measured beneath the saddle, using both a wooden horse and a live horse in the standing position. Further studies were performed to demonstrate that characteristic changes of the centre of pressure occur while horses move at the walk, sitting trot, rising trot, and canter.
背痛是一个常见且难以理解的临床问题。在这方面，一个重要因素是设计不良或贴合度差的马鞍会引发或加剧背痛。本研究使用压力感应垫来研究马鞍的贴合度。该研究的目的是确认用于测量马背上马鞍下方压力的力感应阵列技术的准确性和可靠性，并从佩戴贴合良好马鞍的正常健康马匹中收集一些初始数据。进行了实验以确定在站立姿势下使用木马和活马时，施加的总力（重量）与马鞍下方测量的压力之间存在线性关系。还进行了进一步的研究以证明马在慢步、坐跑、起坐跑步和慢跑时压力中心会发生特征性变化。
