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Tumble Tots: Outcomes Of A Gymnastics Program For Children With Disabilities, Cayla Leichtenberger

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Despite the benefits, children with disabilities do not participate in recreational activities as often as typically developing peers. The purpose of the program was to: 1) describe the benefit of a gymnastics program on a child’s development, and 2) identify the impact of a staff training program. Engagement in the proposed program aimed to ultimately contribute to a child’s involvement in recreational activities, health and quality of life (QOL). All participants in the gymnastics program demonstrated a positive change in motor and communication skills. Pre-test data from the staff training program indicated that none of the gymnastics staff members were …

The Efficacy Of Hippotherapy For Physical Rehabilitation: A Systematic Review, Megan Hilgers, Haley Nielsen

Occupational Therapy Capstones

Purpose: The purpose of this scholarly project is to examine existing literature pertaining to hippotherapy and conditions impacting physical health through completion of a systematic review. According to the American Hippotherapy Association (AHA, 2017), hippotherapy is defined as “how occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech-language pathology professionals use evidence-based practice and clinical reasoning in the purposeful manipulation of equine movement to engage sensory, neuromotor, and cognitive systems to achieve functional outcomes” (What is Hippotherapy, para. 1). Hippotherapy was initially cited in occupational therapy practice in the 1980’s, but minimal attention and research have been applied to the topic as …

The Perspective Of Counselors On Occupational Therapy At A Residential Camp For Children With Disabilities, Erika Moderow, Hailey Tollefson

Occupational Therapy Capstones

Introduction: By attending summer camps, children with disabilities have the opportunity to retain skills they acquire during the school year in services including occupational therapy (Marr & Dimeo, 2006); however, the perception of occupational therapy services at these camps is limited. Not all children who receive therapy services during the school year are eligible for services in the summer, which means that occupational therapy at summer camps is an opportunity to prevent deterioration of skills in those not otherwise eligible (North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, 2016).

Methodology: A qualitative phenomenological research study was conducted to look at …

Occupational Therapy's Role In Sport: A Website On Promotion And Education For Ot's And Coaches, Alison Host, Kaitlin Mankie

Occupational Therapy Capstones

Purpose: The number of individuals participating in the sport of hockey is on the rise. This rise in popularity also means the risk of injury becomes greater. Occupational therapy (OT) works to provide a holistic and client-centered approach when treating individuals that can allow them to return to play safely and effectively. However, OT is not commonly thought of when assisting in the treatment of hockey player injuries. Due to OT not being commonly utilized in the area of hockey-related injuries, such as concussion and the upper extremities, there is also a lack of literature to provide further insight …