Summary of the Systematic Review

Effects of Hippotherapy on Psychosocial Aspects in Children With Cerebral Palsy and Their Caregivers: A Pilot Study

Chul Hwan Jang, Min Cheol Joo, Se Eung Noh, Sang Yeol Lee, Dae Bo Lee, Sung Ho Lee, Ho Kyun Kim, Hyo In Park 

Ann Rehabil Med (2016) 

Description

To investigate the effects of hippotherapy on psychosocial and emotional parameters in children with cerebral palsy (CP) and their caregivers.

Profession 

Physical Therapy 

Location 

Korea

Intervention Terminology

HPOT

Study Design 

Pre/post small group pilot study

Sample

8 children 

Age/Population

7-11 Years 

Assessment/ Outcome measure tools

GMFM, Korean version of the Pediatric Balance Scale, Korean version of the Modified Barthel Index

Result Category 

Balance, Function, ADL, Psychosocial

Dosage/Description of Intervention

PT/HPOT 1x weekly for 30 minute sessions for 10 weeks