2015
DOI: 10.20320/rfcsudes.v2i1.258
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Cambios en el tono muscular en dos niños con parálisis cerebral espástica mediante la hipoterapia: reporte de casos

Abstract: Introducción: Estudios previos han demostrado que la hipoterapia como terapia complementaria mejora la función motora gruesa en niños con parálisis cerebral. Sin embargo la evidencia no es concluyente. Objetivo: Determinar los cambios en el tono muscular de dos pacientes con parálisis cerebral tipo cuadriparesia espástica mediante la hipoterapia. Descripción del caso: El estudio se llevó a cabo con dos sujetos de género masculino de dos años de edad, con diagnóstico de parálisis cerebral tipo cuadriparesia esp… Show more

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“…In general, the assessment of the effects obtained from the treatment was carried out immediately after applying equine therapy over a certain period (from a couple of weeks up to a year). Only McGibbon et al [24] and Rodríguez Laiseca and Lerma Castaño [27] evaluated after a period of therapeutic inactivity, yielding conflicting results. In the first of the mentioned studies, researchers found that hippotherapy is effective whilst its application is continuous; however, in the second study, results showed that the effects of such treatment persist beyond discontinuation of therapy sessions.…”
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“…In general, the assessment of the effects obtained from the treatment was carried out immediately after applying equine therapy over a certain period (from a couple of weeks up to a year). Only McGibbon et al [24] and Rodríguez Laiseca and Lerma Castaño [27] evaluated after a period of therapeutic inactivity, yielding conflicting results. In the first of the mentioned studies, researchers found that hippotherapy is effective whilst its application is continuous; however, in the second study, results showed that the effects of such treatment persist beyond discontinuation of therapy sessions.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…This review of the literature shows that hippotherapy has positive effects on the health of children with CP. It is true that there are authors such as McGibbon et al [24] and Rodríguez Laiseca and Lerma Castaño [27] who clarify this aspect in their studies, debating whether the efficacy of this therapy goes beyond its specific application or not. It should also be noted that there are discrepancies between the authors Fourmantin [8] and Delgado Fernández and Sánchez Gómez [32] on whether the improvement in balance was progressive during the duration of therapy or appeared months later.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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