Why Children With Special Needs Feel Better with Hippotherapy Sessions: A Conceptual Review

Granados, Anabel Corral; Agís, Inmaculada Fernández

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“…It is documented that the therapist's responsibility is to continuously analyse the client's responses and adjust accordingly thus making the session therapeutic 3 . A number of studies documenting the physical and psychological benefits of the use of the horse during therapy exists 4,[9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25] . Specific benefits reportedly include increasing trunk strength and postural control 9,12,19,20,23 , balance 9,12,14,20 , building overall postural strength and endurance 7,11 , addressing weight bearing, and motor planning 4,16 .…”

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Hippotherapy in occupational therapy practice

Govender

Barlow²,

Ballim³

2016

S. Afr. j. occup. ther

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Key words: occupational therapists, occupational therapy, hippotherapy Hippotherapy in occupational therapy practice INTRODUCTION "There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man." Winston ChurchillHippotherapy is a therapeutic intervention strategy in which the movement of a horse is used as part of an intervention plan. It was initially cited in the in the occupational therapy literature approximately thirty years ago 1 . There has been renewed interest in this therapeutic intervention strategy recently given the role that occupational therapists play in hippotherapy. Despite this, research evidence that pertains to hippotherapy and its therapeutic outcomes remains limited in the South African context.It is important to differentiate between the different types of therapies that exist currently with use of the horse. Neill 2 in her article on horse healing, explains the differences between hippotherapy, developmental riding therapy, psycho-educational vaulting and riding, riding as a sport and skill and equine-facilitated therapy. The focus of this paper is on hippotherapy.The word "hippos" is Greek for horse, thus "hippotherapy" literally means therapy with the help of a horse 3 . The American Hippotherapy Association 4 has defined it as "…the use of the movement of the horse as an intervention strategy by physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists as part of an integrated therapy program to achieve functional outcomes".In South Africa, hippotherapy is mainly offered on a limited basis by a few skilled therapists or riding instructors under the guidance of a therapist where possible, which contributes to the limited public awareness and involvement. LITERATURE REVIEWAlthough initially cited in the early 1980's 1 hippotherapy subsequently received minimal research attention in the field of occupational therapy as the years progressed. Instead studies were carried out by other medical and health professionals largely focussing on the physical effects of hippotherapy. Consequently, recognition grew quickly within the allied health professions and further research studies were undertaken to establish the use of hippotherapy and its physical benefits.Hippotherapy can be an intervention strategy used by therapists within their therapy programmes to enhance overall occupational performance. Research evidence suggests that therapists may use the horse in a variety of therapy approaches including, amongst others, the neurodevelopmental approach and sensory integration, motor learning, motor control as well as through using psycholinguistic principles. The manner in which the horse is used for individual clients depends on their specific needs, the expertise of the therapist and the training of the horse 5 . Despite this, hippotherapy is regarded as one of the areas with the minimal amount of evidence within the rehabilitation professions 6 . Hippotherapy has been established in South Africa with two main accredited organisations, namely ...

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Hippotherapy in occupational therapy practice

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Barlow²,

Ballim³

2016

S. Afr. j. occup. ther

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“…Although there is a substantial amount of research that supports the physical benefits of therapeutic riding, only small evidence exists in relation to its psychological benefits (Ewing, MacDonald, Taylor, & Bowers, 2007;Kendall, Maujean, Pepping, & Wright, 2014). A review by Granados and Agís (2011), focusing on children with special needs, concludes that through the combined stimulation of the muscular, skeletal, limbic, vestibular and sensory systems provided by HT, verifiable positive effects can be seen on the psychological and social level and on learning capabilities.…”

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The benefit of hippotherapy for improvement of attention and memory in children with cerebral palsy: A pilot study

Krejčí¹,

Janura²,

Svoboda³

2015

Acta Gymnica

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“…[6][7][8][9] En el año 1970 fue establecida la North American Riding for the Handicapped Association, NARHA en los Estados Unidos, y en 1971 se fundó en Alemania la Asociación para Monta Terapéutica. 10 En la actualidad la Federation of Riding for the Disabled International (FRDI) es la organización encargada de facilitar la colaboración entre organizaciones en el campo de la hipoterapia, con representación en 53 países de todos los continentes.…”

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Hipoterapia como técnica de habilitación y rehabilitación

López-Roa

Moreno-Rodríguez²

2015

Univ. Salud

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ResumenLa habilitación y rehabilitación son procesos a través de los cuales las personas con discapacidad tienen la oportunidad de contar y mantener óptimos niveles en los planos físico, sensorial, intelectual, psicológico y social; a pesar de la existencia de diferentes campos de habilitación y rehabilitación en la fisioterapia con todo un abanico de técnicas y procedimientos (Bobath, TFNP, Perfetti, rehabilitación basada en tareas y otras) para la intervención de estos pacientes, la hipoterapia (terapia con caballos) se perfila como una opción prometedora en el restablecimiento de las deficiencias de pacientes con afecciones neurológicas centrales y periféricas, donde el caballo juega un papel fundamental. El caballo es un animal por característica muy perceptivo, lo cual le permite graduar su comportamiento y conducta según la persona que lo monta, que en primera instancia lo muestra como una vía para su utilización con personas. Montar a caballo proporciona un trabajo físico, resistencia muscular, controles posturales y enderezamientos corporales para mantener equilibrio, balance, mantenimiento de posiciones y coordinación, también favorece la adquisición de habilidades cognitivas que permiten la interacción del jinete/amazona con su medio y por darse en espacios ambientales al aire libre facilitan el desarrollo de la persona en torno a todas sus esferas (personal, familiar y social). Es la hipoterapia una modalidad asistida con animales, que utiliza al caballo como medio facilitador en la rehabilitación o habilitación de deficiencias a nivel motor, senso-perceptivo, cognitivo, comunicativo y social, se aprovecha el paso, el carácter, la voluntad, la anatomía del animal y la planeación de ejercicios terapéuticos sobre este para que el fisioterapeuta los convierta en elementos fundamentales para el proceso de restablecimiento de la funcionalidad y funcionamiento del paciente (jinete/amazona).Palabras clave: Hipoterapia, rehabilitación, terapia asistida por caballos, personas con discapacidad, fisioterapia. (Fuente: DeCS, Bireme). AbstractThe habilitation and rehabilitation are processes through which people with disabilities go through to maintain optimal results at physical, sensory, intellectual, psychological and social levels. Despite the existence of different fields of habilitation and rehabilitation in physical therapy, with a wide range of techniques and procedures (Bobath, TFNP, Perfetti, rehabilitation based on assignments and others) for the intervention of these patients, the hippotherapy (therapy with horses) is emerging as a promising option in the restoration of the deficiencies of patients suffering from central and peripheral neurological disorders, where the horse plays a fundamental role. Horses are very perceptive animals which allow them to graduate their behavior and conduct according to the person who rides them, which first shows them as a means to use with people. Horse riding provides physical work, muscle endurance, postural control and straightening body to maintain balance, positi...

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Why Children With Special Needs Feel Better with Hippotherapy Sessions: A Conceptual Review

Abstract: Hippotherapy, by affecting multiple systems such as the sensory, muscular, skeletal, limbic, vestibular, and ocular systems simultaneously, leads to psychologic, social, and educational benefits that will be evidenced in behavioral patterns used in other environments.

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Hippotherapy in occupational therapy practice

Hippotherapy in occupational therapy practice

The benefit of hippotherapy for improvement of attention and memory in children with cerebral palsy: A pilot study

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