Summary of the Systematic Review

The Effect of Therapeutic Riding on 5 Children With ADHD a Pilot Study

Cuypers K., De Ridder K., Strandheimer A. 
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (2011) 

Description

The aim of this pilot study was to investigate the effects of therapeutic horseback riding on behavior, health-related quality of life, and motor performance in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). 

Profession 

Physical Therapist 

Location 

Riding school in Levanger, Norway

Intervention Terminology

TR/Hippotherapy

Study Design 

Case Series 

Sample

5 Children 

Age/Population

10-11 years 

Assessment/ Outcome measure tools

Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ), The KINDL(R)-Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire, The Modified Function-Neurological Assessment and the Movement Assessment Battery for Children

Result Category 

Social role behavior, quality of life, and motor performance

Dosage/Description of Intervention

2x/week for 8 weeks, 1 hour sessions