Summary of the Systematic ReviewARTICLE CITATIONThe effect of a hippotherapy session on spatiotemporal parameters of gait in children with cerebral palsy - pilot studyManikowsa F, Jozwiak M, Idzior M, Chen PJ, Tarnowski D Ortop Traumatol Rehabil (2015) ARTICLE DETAILSDescriptionHippotherapy has been shown to produce beneficial effects by improving the most difficult motor functions, such as sitting, running, jumping, coordination, as well as balance and muscle strength in children with motor developmental delays. The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of hippotherapy on spatiotemporal parameters of gait in cerebrally palsied children. ProfessionPhysical Therapist LocationPoland Intervention TerminologyHPOT Study DesignPre-test/post-test questionnaire Sample16 children Age/Population5.7-17.5 years Assessment/ Outcome measure toolsWalking speed, cadence, step length, symmetry via DynaPort acceleramoter Result CategoryGait Dosage/Description of Intervention1 session HPOT |