Changes in trunk postural control with different types of mounts with relevance for Hippotherapy

Hippotherapy uses horseback riding movements for therapeutic purposes. In addition to the horse ’s movement, the choice of equipment and types of positions are also useful in the intervention. Trunk postural control demands can be manipulated through varying mounting materials and patient positioning on the horse. The quantification of trunk dynamic parameters under the interaction of the di fferent types of riding material and the position variations act upon trunk postural control provides insight into how children with neurotypical development respond to a similar hippotherapy session.
Source: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies - Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Source Type: research