Table 5 Equestrian-specific variables by sex
From: Combined driving: task-specific position impacts grip strength of equestrian athletes
Males (n = 9) | Females (n = 42) | |
|---|---|---|
Fatigue during combined driving events | 22% | 37% |
Rubs or blisters during combined driving events | 0% | 12% |
Cold weather causes hand fatigue | 60% | 23% |
Practice for events causes hand fatigue | 20% | 46% |
One elbow or forearm injured in last 6 months | 0% | 11% |
Both wrists/hands injured within last 6 months | 11% | 0% |
Arthritis in wrists/hands within last 6 months | 0% | 16% |