Summary of the Systematic ReviewARTICLE CITATIONImmediate and Long-Term Effects of Hippotherapy on Symmetry of Adductor Muscles Activity and Functional Ability in Children with Spastic Cerebral PalsyMcGibbon, Benda, Duncan, Silkwood-Sherer Arch Phys Med Rehabil (2009) ARTICLE DETAILSDescriptionTo investigate the immediate effects of 10 minutes of hippotherapy, compared with 10 minutes of barrel-sitting, on symmetry of adductor muscle activity during walking in children with cerebral palsy (CP) (phase I). To investigate the long-term effects of 12 weeks of hippotherapy on adductor activity, gross motor function, and self-concept (phase II). ProfessionPhysical Therapist LocationUSA Intervention TerminologyHPOT Study DesignPre/Post Sample47 Children Age/Population4-16 Years Assessment/ Outcome measure toolsGMFM Result CategoryGait, Functional mobility, Dosage Dosage/Description of InterventionPhase 1: 10 minutes |