Summary of the Systematic Review

The effects of hippotherapy on postural balance and functional ability in children with cerebral palsy

Moraes, Copetti, Angelo, Chiavoloni, David

Journal of Physical Therapy Science  (2016) 

Description

This study evaluated the effects of hippotherapy on seated postural balance, dynamic balance, and functional performance in children with cerebral palsy and compared the effects of 12 and 24 sessions on seated postural balance.

Profession 

Physical Therapist 

Location 

Brazil 

Intervention Terminology

HPOT

Study Design 

Non randomized clinical trial

Sample

15 Children 

Age/Population

5-10 Years 

Assessment/ Outcome measure tools

COP, Berg, PEDI

Result Category 

Balance, functional skills

Dosage/Description of Intervention

2/week x 12 weeks (30 minutes)