Summary of the Systematic Review

A randomized controlled trial of the impact of therapeutic horse riding on the quality of life, health, and function of children with cerebral palsy

Davis E., Davies B., Wolfe R., Raadsveld R., Heine B., Thomason P., Dobson F., Graham H.K.

Dev. Medicine and child Neurology (2009) 

Description

This randomized controlled trial examined whether therapeutic horse riding has a clinically significant impact on the physical function, health and quality of life (QoL) of children with cerebral palsy (CP).

Profession 

Physiotherapist for testing, Hippotherapist for treatment

Location 

Australia 

Intervention Terminology

Therapeutic Horse Riding

Study Design 

Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Sample

99 children 

Age/Population

4-12 children 

Assessment/ Outcome measure tools

Cerebral Palsy Quality of Life Questionnaire, GMFM-66, KIDSCREEN, The Child Health Questionnaire

Result Category 

Physical functional, quality of life, and health

Dosage/Description of Intervention

1x/week for 10 weeks, 30-40 minute sessions