Summary of the Systematic Review

Equine assisted activities and therapies: A case study of an older adult

Wehofer, Goodson, & Shurtleff

Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics (2013) 

Description

Falls are the leading cause of injuries and deaths in adults over the age of 65. The purpose of this case study is to explore the use of Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies (EAAT) to improve the mechanisms of balance, postural sway, fear of falling (FOF), and participation in older adults (OA). 

Profession 

Adaptive Riding

Location 

USA

Intervention Terminology

EAAT

Study Design 

Pre–post test case study

Sample

1 Adult 

Age/Population

76 years 

Assessment/ Outcome measure tools

ABC, BBS, and Modified ACS

Result Category 

Balance, postural sway, and Fear of Falling

Dosage/Description of Intervention

10 - 45 minute sessions over 6 weeks