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Hippotherapy As A Tool For Improving Motor Skills, Postural Stability, And Self Confidence In Cerebral Palsy And Multiple Sclerosis, Sarah A. Long
Hippotherapy As A Tool For Improving Motor Skills, Postural Stability, And Self Confidence In Cerebral Palsy And Multiple Sclerosis, Sarah A. Long
Sound Neuroscience: An Undergraduate Neuroscience Journal
Hippotherapy utilizes the three dimensional movement of the horse to improve balance, strength, coordination, and postural symmetry in those with cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, or related neuromuscular disorders. The forward, side-to-side, and rotational movement of the horse provides the rider with different sensory cues to help improve gait. While this therapy is a passive exercise for the patient, the individual must engage the core muscles to sit upright along with making small corrections due to the constant movement of the horse to help with postural stability and strengthening. Ultimately, understanding how affected brain areas lead to symptoms in those with …
Integrative Treatment For Children With Cerebral Palsy, Rebecca Palter
Integrative Treatment For Children With Cerebral Palsy, Rebecca Palter
Sound Neuroscience: An Undergraduate Neuroscience Journal
Cerebral palsy is a highly prevent motor disorder that is well studied but not necessarily well understood. Caused through various damaged neural mechanisms, cerebral palsy has wide spread implications on both physiological and psychological health. Through use of both occupational and constraint-induced therapy, improvements in motor movements can be seen but the issue of psychology well being is not addressed. The author argues for the use of longitudinal studies in order to better understand the impact of various therapeutic methods.
Hippotherapy As A Tool For Improving Motor Skills, Postural Stability, And Self Confidence In Cerebral Palsy And Multiple Sclerosis, Sarah Long
Sound Neuroscience: An Undergraduate Neuroscience Journal
Hippotherapy utilizes the three dimensional movement of the horse to improve balance, strength, coordination, and postural symmetry in those with cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, or related neuromuscular disorders. The forward, side-to-side, and rotational movement of the horse provides the rider with different sensory cues to help improve gait. While this therapy is a passive exercise for the patient, the individual must engage the core muscles to sit upright along with making small corrections due to the constant movement of the horse to help with postural stability and strengthening. Ultimately, understanding how affected brain areas lead to symptoms in those with …