Influence of artificial saddle riding on postural stability in children with cerebral palsy

Kuczyński, Michał; Słonka, Karina

doi:10.1016/s0966-6362(99)00028-4

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“…In the 90's, Mechanical Artificial Saddles (BABS) came to be used with success in children treating with PC, resulting decreased spasticity, increased sitting stability, improvement in postural adjustments in unstable situations and quickly muscle recruiting 8,13 . However its use was gradually discontinued mainly because it was heavy, impractical and unattractive to the children.…”

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“…A study comparing horseback riding and Bobath method showed significant improvement in the group of children undergoing horseback riding therapy 12 . However, this modality of therapy is not easily available to the majority of CP children mostly due, among other factors, to the generally difficult access to horses and the high cost of the treatment 13 . The Joba® device (Matsushita Electric Works, ltd., Japan) was developed as an attempt to imitate the passive movement consequent to horse riding, with the advantage of providing a horse riding system that could be used indoors.…”

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Therapeutic effects of a horse riding simulator in children with cerebral palsy

Borges¹,

Werneck

Silva

et al. 2011

Arq. Neuro-Psiquiatr.

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Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of horse ridding simulator on the sitting postural control of children with spastic diplegia. Method: Forty children were randomly divided in a group using the simulator (RS) and a group performing conventional physical therapy (CT). FScan/Fmat equipment was used to register maximal displacement in anteroposterior (AP) and medio-lateral (ML) directions with children in sitting position. At the pre and post intervention stage both groups were classified according to the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) and, after intervention, by the AUQEI questionnaire (Autoquestionnaire Qualité de vie Enfant Image). Results: Comparison between groups disclosed statistically significant pos-intervention improvement both in the AP (p<0.0001) as in the ML (p<0.0069) direction in the RS group. Conclusion: The horse ridding simulator produced significant improvement in the postural control of children in sitting position, additionally showing a higher motor functionality and a better acceptance of the therapeutic intervention. Key words: cerebral palsy, spastic diplegia, postural balance, horseback riding therapy.Efeitos terapêuticos de um simulador de equitação em crianças portadoras de paralisia cerebral RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar os efeitos terapêuticos de um simulador de equitação no controle postural sentado de crianças portadoras de diplegia espástica. Método: Quarenta crianças foram aleatoriamente divididas em dois grupos: 20 utilizaram o simulador (GS) e 20 realizaram fisioterapia convencional (TC). Foi efetuado o registro dos deslocamentos máximos na direção ântero-posterior (AP) e médio-lateral (ML) com a criança sentada, utilizando-se o sistema FScan/Fmat. Antes e após intervenção as crianças foram classificadas pelo Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) e, após intervenção, pelo AUQEI (Autoquestionnaire Qualité de vie Enfant Image). Resultados: Melhora estatisticamente significativa dos deslocamentos máximos foi observada após intervenção tanto na direção AP (p<0,0001) quanto na ML (p<0,0069) no grupo GS quando comparado ao grupo TC. Conclusão: O simulador de equitação produziu melhora significativamente maior no controle postural da criança sentada, aliada a maior funcionalidade motora e melhor aceitação da intervenção terapêutica. Palavras-Chave: paralisia cerebral, diplegia espástica, equilíbrio postural, equitação terapêutica.

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Therapeutic effects of a horse riding simulator in children with cerebral palsy

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Werneck

Silva

et al. 2011

Arq. Neuro-Psiquiatr.

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“…However, previous studies used different testing methods such as scoring, video monitoring, and electromyograph and force plate measurements to measure balance 10) . We chose the force plate method to measure balance because this method was used in the study with the largest number of subjects among previous studies 12) . Sample size is important for the reliability of the research; however, most previous studies have been limited by small sample size because of the difficulty of recruiting participants due to the characteristics of CP patients.…”

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Effects of Hippotherapy on the Sitting Balance of Children with Cerebral Palsy: a Randomized Control Trial

Kang

Jung

2012

J Phys Ther Sci

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Abstract. [Purpose] This study aimed to verify the effect of hippotherapy on the sitting balance of children with severe cerebral palsy (CP) by comparing hippotherapy, physical therapy, and a control. [Subjects] In this study, 45 children with CP were randomly divided into the hippotherapy group (HTG, n = 15), physical therapy group (PTG, n = 15), and control group (CON, n = 15).[Methods] Two expert physical therapists provided the HTG and PTG with traditional physical therapy comprising strengthening and stretching exercises in 30-minute sessions, semi-weekly, for 8 weeks . Hippotherapy was provided semi-weekly only to the HTG for 8 weeks at 30 minutes per session. The CON group received no treatment. Before and after the 8 weeks of intervention, a sitting balance test was performed, and the results were analyzed.[Results] Sway pathway and velocity significantly decreased in HTG compared to PTG and CON. Left/right pathway, total pathway, left/right velocity, and total velocity were significantly reduced in PTG compared to that in the CON.[Conclusion] Hippotherapy withtraditional physical therapy improved the sitting balance ofchildren with severe CP, who could not walk independently more than traditional physical therapy alone.

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“…The statistical analysis evidenced that this deviation was present in the right side of the body, because in the left side in balance and increased range of motion (18,19). A study that evaluated the trunk alignment in sitting position, using hippotherapy as treatment, showed symmetry in the pelvis weight transfer, further dissociation of pelvic girdle and cervical alignment (20).…”

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Effects of hippotherapy on posture in individuals with Down Syndrome

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Introduction: Individuals with Down syndrome (DS) have alterations that affect the musculoskeletal system, causing abnormal patterns, and alter the morphological anatomical and mechanical axes that provide intrinsic stability to the skeleton, and can trigger misalignments and orthopedic disorders in adulthood. Objective: The objective of student to evaluate posture and postural alignment before and after the hippotherapyin individuals with DS. Methods: Posture of ive individuals with DS was evaluated by the software SAPO before and after 27 sessions the hippotherapy. Data were subjected to qualitative descriptive analysis using cluster and statistical analysis with the aid of the software Sigma Stat 2.0, considering differences as statistically signi icant at p-value < 5%. Results: Improvements were achieved for the alignment of shoulder, head, hip, and lower limbs, in addition to decrease in kyphosis and head protrusion. Conclusion: Patients with DS demonstrated satisfactory changes in motor behavior re lected in improved static posture after treatment with hippotherapy.

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Influence of artificial saddle riding on postural stability in children with cerebral palsy

Cited by 49 publications

References 22 publications

Therapeutic effects of a horse riding simulator in children with cerebral palsy

Therapeutic effects of a horse riding simulator in children with cerebral palsy

Effects of Hippotherapy on the Sitting Balance of Children with Cerebral Palsy: a Randomized Control Trial

Effects of hippotherapy on posture in individuals with Down Syndrome

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