Event Title
Best Practices of Therapeutic Riding for Persons with Cerebral Palsy
Presentation Type
Oral and/or Visual Presentation
Presenter Major(s)
Therapeutic Recreation, Physics
Mentor Information
Teresa Beck
Department
Therapeutic Recreation
Location
Kirkhof Center 2263
Start Date
10-4-2013 12:00 AM
End Date
10-4-2013 12:00 AM
Keywords
Health
Abstract
Supporters of horseback riding interventions indicate that the warmth, shape, and rhythmical, three-dimensional movements of the horse improve flexibility, posture, balance, and mobility of the rider. Cerebral palsy (CP) is a non-progressive disorder of the areas of the developing brain that control movement and posture. Therefore, an assumption is made that horseback riding as an intervention for persons with CP would improve their posture, balance and mobility. This study will identify the best practices for therapeutic riding and its effectiveness as an intervention for persons with cerebral palsy.
Best Practices of Therapeutic Riding for Persons with Cerebral Palsy
Kirkhof Center 2263
Supporters of horseback riding interventions indicate that the warmth, shape, and rhythmical, three-dimensional movements of the horse improve flexibility, posture, balance, and mobility of the rider. Cerebral palsy (CP) is a non-progressive disorder of the areas of the developing brain that control movement and posture. Therefore, an assumption is made that horseback riding as an intervention for persons with CP would improve their posture, balance and mobility. This study will identify the best practices for therapeutic riding and its effectiveness as an intervention for persons with cerebral palsy.