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Effect of Hippotherapy on Motor Proficiency and Function in Children with Cerebral Palsy Who Walk

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Author	Champagne, Danielle Corriveau, Hélène Dugas, Claude
Copyright Year	2016
Description	Journal: Physical & Occupational Therapy In Pediatrics Aims: To evaluate the effects of hippotherapy on physical capacities of children with cerebral palsy. Methods: Thirteen children (4–12 years old) with cerebral palsy classified in Gross Motor Function Classification System Level I or II were included in this prospective quasi-experimental ABA design study. Participants received 10 weeks of hippotherapy (30 min per week). Gross motor function and proficiency were measured with the Bruininks–Oseretski Motor Proficiency short form [BOT2-SF]) and the Gross Motor Function Measure-88 [GMFM-88] (Dimension D and E) twice before the program (T1 and T1′), immediately after (T2), and 10 weeks following the end of the program (T3). Results: Mean scores for dimensions D and E of the GMFM-88 Dimension scores (p = .005) and three out of the eight items of the BOT2-SF (fine motor precision (p = .013), balance (p = .025), and strength (p = .012) improved between baseline and immediately after intervention; mean scores immediately following and 10 weeks following intervention did not differ. Conclusions: Hippotherapy provided by a trained therapist who applies an intense and graded session for 10 weeks can improve body functions and performance of gross motor and fine motor activities in children with cerebral palsy.
Related Links	https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.3109/01942638.2015.1129386
Ending Page	63
Page Count	13
Starting Page	51
ISSN	01942638
e-ISSN	15413144
DOI	10.3109/01942638.2015.1129386
Journal	Physical & Occupational Therapy In Pediatrics
Issue Number	1
Volume Number	37
Language	English
Publisher	Informa UK Limited
Publisher Date	2016-02-11
Access Restriction	Open
Subject Keyword	Journal: Physical & Occupational Therapy In Pediatrics Rehabilitation Cerebral Palsy Gross Motor Function Hippotherapy Muscle Strength
Content Type	Text
Subject	Rehabilitation Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation Occupational Therapy Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health

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