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The effect of hippotherapy on gait in patients with spastic CP

Fizkova V, Kreji E, Svoboda Z, Elfmark M, & Janura M

Acta. Univ. Palacki Olomuc.. Gymn. (2013) 

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Description

To evaluate the effects of hippotherapy on temporospatial parameters and pelvic and hip kinematics of gait in children with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy.

Profession 

Physical Therapist and Educator

Location 

Czech Republic 

Intervention Terminology

HPOT

Study Design 

Pre/Post

Sample

11 children 

Age/Population

4-14 Years 

Assessment/ Outcome measure tools

Gait analysis video and software

Result Category 

Gait

Dosage/Description of Intervention

30 minute sessions each day for 1 week