Summary of the Systematic ReviewARTICLE CITATIONThe Effects of Hippotherapy on the Motor Function of Children with Spastic Bilateral Cerebral PalsyChang et al J Phys Ther Sci (2012)
ARTICLE DETAILSDescriptionThe aim of this study was to investigate whether hippotherapy could improve the functional performance of preschool- and school-aged children with spastic bilateral CP. We assessed whether the therapeutic effects of hippotherapy would be different according to the functional statuses of the recipients. ProfessionPhysical Therapist LocationSouth Korea Intervention TerminologyHPOT Study DesignPeer reviewed Sample33 children Age/Population4-6 years Assessment/ Outcome measure toolsGross Motor Function Measure (GMFM) and Pediatric Balance Scale (PBS) Result CategoryMotor performance Dosage/Description of Intervention8 weeks total of 16 sessions/control |