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.

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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.