Influence of recreational and sports activities in the conduct of hippotherapy in neurological patients - randomized controlled trial
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https://doi.org/10.5585/conssaude.v11n4.3421Keywords:
Brain injuries, Cerebral palsy, Hippotherapy, Recreation.Abstract
Introduction: Equine therapy is a therapy that uses horses to provide the practitioner in rehabilitation aspects of motor, sensory, behavioral and social. Objective: To investigate the effect of the combination of playful activities with hippotherapy sessions on the trunk balance and range of motion. Methods: We selected 18 practitioners diagnosed with cerebral palsy were randomly divided into two groups. The group 1 held hippotherapy sessions, and group 2 held equine therapy with recreational activities and sports. Before and after treatment, the trunk control and range of motion of the practitioners were evaluated. The data were analyzed using the Student’s t-test (p <0.05). Results: There was an improvement in range of motion and balance in both groups. Conclusion: Equine therapy is an effective treatment for individuals with cerebral palsy, regardless of accomplishing it with or without recreational activities.Downloads
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2013-01-04
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de Sousa FH, Navega MT. Influence of recreational and sports activities in the conduct of hippotherapy in neurological patients - randomized controlled trial. Cons. Saúde [Internet]. 2013 Jan. 4 [cited 2024 Dec. 24];11(4):587-9. Available from: https://uninove.emnuvens.com.br/saude/article/view/3421
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