Summary of the Systematic ReviewARTICLE CITATIONInfluence of Hippotherapy on the Kinematics and Functional Performance of Two Children with Cerebral PalsyHaehl, V., Giuliani, C., Lewis, C Pediatric Physical Therapy (1999) ARTICLE DETAILSDescriptionTherapists use hippotherapy to improve postural control in children with neuromotor dysfunction. Understanding the influence of the horse's movement on the child may clarify mechanisms, which influence posture during hippotherapy. This study was conducted in two phases. First measures of the kinematic relationship between the rider and the horse were developed. A kinematic analysis of the rider's trunk and the horse's back was used to describe postural orientation, postural stability, and temporal phase relations of a novice and an experienced rider. ProfessionPhysical Therapist LocationUSA Intervention TerminologyHPOT Study DesignTwo phase, pre/post Sample2 children Age/Population4 years & 9 years Assessment/ Outcome measure toolsKinematic data via camcorder and reflective markers and PEDI Result CategoryPostural control, coordination and functional performance Dosage/Description of Intervention12 weeks of weekly sessions |