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Healing Horses: An Occupational Therapy Approach In An Equine Environment, Ashlyn Renee Yoder
Healing Horses: An Occupational Therapy Approach In An Equine Environment, Ashlyn Renee Yoder
Occupational Therapy Capstone Presentations
Aim: This project focused on the development of advanced clinical skills of OT-based hippotherapy in a pediatric setting and program development of the Genesis Therapeutic Riding Center. Information was gathered from primary and secondary sources to promote student skill acquisition, client goal progress, and parent-caregiver education of at-home interventions.
Objective: Goals focused on gaining knowledge and competencies of OT-based hippotherapy, key clinical information, and interdisciplinary roles. The purpose of this project was to highlight the impact of staff responsibilities and OT-based hippotherapy on physical and cognitive deficits.
Method: OT hippotherapy session observation and facilitation, extensive literature review, and multidisciplinary interviews …