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ARTICLE CITATION

Effect of hippotherapy on motor proficiency and function on children with CP who walk

Champagne D

Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics (2016) 

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ARTICLE DETAILS

Description

To evaluate the effects of hippotherapy on physical capacities of children with cerebral palsy. Methods: Thirteen children (4–12 years old) with cerebral palsy classified in Gross Motor Function Classification System Level I or II were included in this prospective quasi-experimental ABA design study.

Profession 

Occupational Therapist 

Location 

Canada

Intervention Terminology

HPOT

Study Design 

Quasi-experimental ABA design

Sample

13 children

Age/Population

4-12 years  

Assessment/ Outcome measure tools

Bruininks–Oseretski Motor Proficiency short form & GMFM - 88

Result Category 

Motor performance

Dosage/Description of Intervention

10 weeks. 30 minute sessions