Outcomes following physical therapy incorporating hippotherapy on neuromotor function and bladder control in children with Down syndrome: A case series.

CONCLUSIONS: Physical therapy incorporating hippotherapy may be a potential treatment to assist in improving gross motor function in children with DS, but eight sessions may not be long enough to show major improvements in gait parameters or bladder control. Further research in the form of larger controlled trials is warranted to provide more support for the intervention in those with DS. PMID: 31106675 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31106675?dopt=Abstract

Source: Physical Therapy - May 19, 2019 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Moriello G, Terpstra ME, Earl J Tags: Phys Occup Ther Pediatr Source Type: research