Summary of the Systematic Review

Does hippotherapy effect use of sensory information for balance in people with multiple sclerosis?

Lindroth, Sullivan & Silkwood-Sherer

Physiotherapy Theory and Practice (2015) 

Description

This case-series study aimed to determine if there were observable changes in sensory processing for postural control in individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) following physical therapy using hippotherapy (HPOT), or changes in balance and functional gait.

Profession 

Physical Therapist 

Location 

USA

Intervention Terminology

HPOT

Study Design 

Pre-test/post-test 

Sample

3 Adults 

Age/Population

37-60 years 

Assessment/ Outcome measure tools

Sensory Organization Test (SOT), Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Functional Gait Assessment (FGA)

Result Category 

Balance, postural stability, gait 

Dosage/Description of Intervention

40 min PT with HPOT 2x/wk x 6 wks