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KMID : 0357220100220050063
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Journal of Korean Society Physical Therapy
2010 Volume.22 No. 5 p.63 ~ p.70
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The Effects of Hippotherapy over 8 Weeks on Trunk Proprioception, Stability and Posture in Cerebral Palsy Patients
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Jung Jin-Hwa
Yu Jae-Ho
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Abstract
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Purpose: In this study, children with cerebral palsy were treated for 8 weeks using horse riding trunk proprioception, stability and posture to investigate the effect of hippotherapy in the field of physical therapy.
Methods: A total of 18 subjects were divided into an experimental group treated by horseback riding and a control group. Both groups were evaluated pre- and post-treatment. Trunk proprioception was measured three times in the sitting position with their eyes and ears closed to reach the target position the angle error of the mean was calculated. Trunk stability was measured using a forceplate and the data were used to calculate the postural sway path & postural sway velocity. Posture was evaluated using the Posture Assessment Scale (PAS).
Results: After hippotherapy, the experimental group showed a significant improvement in trunk proprioception, stability and posture (p<0.05), but the control group improved in posture only (p<0.05). Trunk proprioception, stability and posture was significantly different between the two groups (p<0.05).
Conclusion: Eight weeks of hippotherapy is effective in improving trunk proprioception, stability, and posture. Research using this therapy should be studied further as a possible new therapeutic approach in the field of physical therapy.
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KEYWORD
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Hippotherapy, Postural sway, Sensory deficit, Cerebral palsy
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