Effect of Equine-Assisted Activities on Cardiac Autonomic Function in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Pilot Randomized-Controlled Trial

Park, In-Kyeong; Lee, Ji Young; Suk, Min-Hwa; Yoo, Sunmi; Seo, Yong-Gon; Oh, Jae-Seop; Kwon, Jeong-Yi

doi:10.1089/acm.2020.0346

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“…However, in participant 2, there is a slight decrease in HRV and a slight increase in stress levels. The increase in HRV after EAI in participant 1 is in line with the results reported in previous research [60][61][62][63][64][65][66]. The intervention modalities developed in these studies have been based on interactive activities with horses on foot or with passive hippotherapy modalities, that is, without voluntary control of the horse by the participant but assisted by a guide who directs and controls the horse's movements.…”

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Impact of Equine-Assisted Interventions on Heart Rate Variability in Two Participants with 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome: A Pilot Study

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People with disabilities due to genetic origin often present high levels of stress: non-pharmacological interventions such as Equine-Assisted Interventions (EAI) may be a useful strategy. The objective of this pilot study was to evaluate stress levels in two participants with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome diagnosis, immediately after carrying out the EAI. A single case experimental design methodology was chosen due to the small sample size. Two participants with 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome, a rare disease, with different comorbidities were included. The present study considered the EAI as the independent variable while the Heart Rate Variability (HRV) represented the dependent one, as HRV is considered an indicator of stress level. Measurements were performed before and after carrying out the interventions. The results showed an HRV increase in one of the participants and an increase in the arousal level evidenced by a decrease in his HRV. After having carried out the program, EAI seems to cause an impact on the activation level of the participants depending on the typology and nature of the intervention. However, these results should be treated with caution due to the small sample size. This study is a pilot to test the feasibility of the proposed interventions on the variable under study.

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Impact of Equine-Assisted Interventions on Heart Rate Variability in Two Participants with 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome: A Pilot Study

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“…Although previous works have suggested that swaying promotes relaxation and sleep in infants [ 13 ] and affects adult sleep while promoting relaxation effects [ 14 ], only a few studies have investigated the impact of sway stimuli applied by sway beds on children with SMID. However, as reported in previous studies [ 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 ], applying a sway stimulus to children with SMID through the introduction of sway beds in schools, in the context of rehabilitation, or as part of leisure activities may result in a daily relaxation effect on children with SMID. To actually apply such sway bed policies in clinical settings, more detailed studies are needed in the future to examine the effect of the sway stimulus in children.…”

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“…It is considered to reduce psychological tension, as similar effects have been observed after performing similar activities involving swaying or oscillatory motion. For example, in children with cerebral palsy, horseback riding has been found to reduce muscle tone [ 15 ] and to correct imbalances in autonomic activity [ 16 ], while whole-body vibration reportedly improves muscle tone, joint range of motion (ROM), and ambulatory function [ 17 ]. For children with SMID, an intervention whereby the children were rocked and sung to while being hugged was confirmed to promote relaxation effectively [ 18 ].…”

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Effect of the Sway Bed on Autonomic Response, Emotional Responses, and Muscle Hardness in Children with Severe Motor and Intellectual Disabilities: A Pilot Study

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This cross-sectional study aimed to examine the effects of being swayed in a sway bed on children with severe motor and intellectual difficulties by examining potential differences in their autonomic and emotional responses, as well as their muscle hardness, and by comparing them with “a control condition without any stimulation”. Children’s heart rate variability, rectus femoris hardness, and passive hip abduction range of motion (ROM) were measured in two experimental conditions, differentiated by the presence of a 5-min sway stimulus. In each condition, the children’s faces were video-recorded and retrospectively rated subjectively by their homeroom teacher concerning the visible expression of eight emotions. Significant intervention-related effects were observed on the heart rate variability and the “Relax” item of the emotional response indicators but not on muscle hardness or hip ROM. Our findings provide evidence that using a motorized sway bed can promote relaxation in children with severe motor and intellectual disabilities by influencing their autonomic response.

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Aerobic fitness in children with cerebral palsy compared to typically developing peers: A systematic review and meta-analysis

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Buizer

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Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy

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Effect of Equine-Assisted Activities on Cardiac Autonomic Function in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Pilot Randomized-Controlled Trial

Cited by 10 publications

References 37 publications

Impact of Equine-Assisted Interventions on Heart Rate Variability in Two Participants with 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome: A Pilot Study

Impact of Equine-Assisted Interventions on Heart Rate Variability in Two Participants with 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome: A Pilot Study

Effect of the Sway Bed on Autonomic Response, Emotional Responses, and Muscle Hardness in Children with Severe Motor and Intellectual Disabilities: A Pilot Study

Aerobic fitness in children with cerebral palsy compared to typically developing peers: A systematic review and meta-analysis

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