Summary of the Systematic ReviewARTICLE CITATIONUse of Hippotherapy with a Boy after Traumatic Brain Injury: a Case StudyErdman, E & Pierce, S. Pediatric Phys Therapy (2016)
ARTICLE DETAILSDescriptionThe purpose of this case report was to describe the use of hippotherapy with a boy who sustained a brain injury. ProfessionPhysical Therapy LocationUSA Intervention TerminologyHPOT Study DesignCase study Sample1 Child Age/Population13 Years Assessment/ Outcome measure toolsPediatric Balance Scale (PBS), Dynamic Gait Index (DGI), and Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM) Result CategoryBalance, Gait, Participation Dosage/Description of Intervention12-45 minute sessions over a 13-week period. Each session included about 30 minutes to 35 minutes of activities on the horse. The remaining time was used for donning and doffing safety equipment, therapeutic activities for skill generalization and communication with family members. |