Effect Of Therapeutic Riding Research Articles

Effects of therapeutic riding on quality of life and physical functioning in community-dwelling older adults

Effects of therapeutic riding on quality of life and physical functioning in community-dwelling older adults

Therapeutic Riding and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Effect on Executive Function and Participation

Abstract Date Presented 04/04/19 This research aimed to examine the effect of therapeutic riding according to the principals of the Cognitive Orientation to Daily Occupational Performance (CO-OP) on the executive functions (EF) and participation of children ages 6 to 14 diagnosed with ADHD. In this study (N=12) significant improvements were found in EF and on participation. Thus, illustrating the use of the horse and stable as a therapeutic environment that enable the implementation of an effective OT intervention. Primary Author and Speaker: Yafit Gilboa Contributing Authors: Anne Helmer

Effects of therapeutic riding on parental perceptions of mental and physical disability improvement

Effects of therapeutic riding on parental perceptions of mental and physical disability improvement

Effects of Therapeutic Riding on Measures of Stress in Horses

The popularity of therapeutic riding is growing rapidly. With greater numbers of horses used in this field, it is becoming increasingly important to understand how this work impacts horse quality of life. Salivary cortisol concentrations and behavior scores are two measures of stress in horses, and the goal of this study was to test the hypothesis that horses used in therapeutic riding exercises have greater increases in cortisol concentrations during therapeutic riding, when compared to a traditional hunt seat lesson program or at rest. Salivary cortisol concentrations were measured in six adult horses on 3 days per week for a total of 6 weeks. Horses served as their own controls, and salivary cortisol concentrations were measured during therapeutic riding, traditional riding, and at rest, with samples collected at 0, 30, and 60 minutes. Delta cortisol concentrations were calculated by subtracting baseline cortisol concentrations from values obtained at 30 or 60 minutes. Delta salivary cortisol values were compared among different types of activity by the nonparametric Wilcoxon matched-pairs signed-rank test. No significant differences in delta cortisol values were detected between riding conditions. Delta salivary cortisol values at 30 minutes were 0.147, 0.0762, and −0.032 μg/dL for rest, traditional riding, and therapeutic riding conditions, respectively, and delta values at 60 minutes were −0.0177, −0.002, and −0.031 μg/dL, respectively. Behavior scores did not differ significantly between different riding conditions. Our hypothesis was not supported, and we conclude that therapeutic riding was not associated with increased stress in horses in this sample.

Effects of Therapeutic Riding in Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy

This study examined the effect of therapeutic horseback riding in children with spastic cerebral palsy. Participants were placed in a therapeutic riding (TR) group (n=7) or physical therapy (PT) group (n=7). This study was then conducted for 30 minutes, twice a week, for 8 weeks. The gross motor function measure (GMFM), range of motion (ROM), and spasticity test (ST) were analyzed pre-test (TR0 and PT0), mid-test (TR1 and PT1), and post-test (TR2 and PT2). We used the SPSS 12.0 statistical software for data analysis. We observed significant changes in GMFM Dimension C (crawling and kneeling), D (standing), and E (walking, running, and jumping) between TR2 and TR0 (P < 0.05). In the control group, GMFM Dimension B (sitting) and E showed significant changes between PT2 compared to PT0 (P < 0.05). In future studies we will consider using a therapeutic riding program for the treatment of children with disorders.

Effect of therapeutic riding on the coordination of movements of blind children (A long-term study)

Examination of walking is appropriate for assessing the coordination of movement and for following the changes in visually impaired group. 34 pupils (19 boys and 15 girls) of an auxiliary school participated in therapeutic riding on horse back Walk analysis was researched before and after therapeutic riding to follow the changes in their coordination for three years. Children were in four groups: deaf, nursery school – aged, school – aged with normal mental skill, and mentally retarded, disabled 738 analysis were measured and there were analyzed gait cycle. with four video cameras from four different views. I processed the data by the APAS video analyzer system. I used the Dempster model. Statistical analysis was based on independent and paired T-probe., Pearson Chi - probe, Mann – Whitney test, ANOVA The gait cycle analysis consists of two parts: time-series analysis and part of the gait cycle Significant differences were found between before and after the therapy three years later. In the case of the children who participated in therapeutic riding several parameters were similar to the same parameters of healthy children. These parameters changed: lengths of gait cycles are growing, descending asymmetry between two sides, closer to centre line, better orientation, decrease wide of gait According to our results therapeutic riding may be successfully used as an additional therapy for blind children and it may present a form of habilitation in cases when other means of therapy are not successful

Non conventional psychiatric rehabilitation in schizophrenia using therapeutic riding: the FISE multicentre Pindar project.

The FISE (Federazione Italiana Sport Equestri) Pindar is a multicentre research project aimed at testing the potential effects of therapeutic riding on schizophrenic patients. Twenty-four subjects with a diagnosis of schizophrenia were enrolled for a 1 year-treatment involving therapeutic riding sessions. All subjects were tested at the beginning and at the end of treatment with a series of validated test batteries (BPRS and 8 items-PANSS). The results discussed in this paper point out an improvement in negative symptoms, a constant disease remission in both early onset and chronic disease subjects, as well as a reduced rate of hospitalization.

The Effects of Therapeutic Riding on Sitting Posture in Individuals with Disabilities

This study describes the effects of therapeutic horseback riding on the sitting posture of individuals with disabilities. Three participants (ages 10–40) with various disabilities were recruited from a therapeutic riding center in the Midwest. The researchers took measures of the sitting posture of these participants before and after an eight week therapeutic riding program. Posture measures were taken using a super VHS video-camera and motion analysis equipment. The video data was analyzed using Peak Motus 32 motion analysis software. Angles were calculated from the sitting posture of participants, and analyzed for any change from pre-test to post-test periods. Findings showed significant changes in four of the eight measures of sitting posture, which suggests a positive effect of therapeutic riding on sitting posture in people with physical disabilities. Future research is recommended with a larger subject pool and inclusion of a control group to validate the effects of therapeutic riding. Research is also suggested to further establish the validity of motion analysis equipment as a quantitative measure of posture.

Riding and the Handicapped

When we speak of riding for handicapped, it is evident that this term embodies a wide range of possibilities as far as the type of therapy used and the benefits gained. The needs of the student dictate which therapy is selected and implemented. The effects of therapeutic riding have not been subjected to scientific scrutiny. However, the benefits do have a physiologic basis that needs to be analyzed further. More empirical studies are required, using sound research methodology. Both the physical parameters (range of motion, balance, flexion, and so on) and the psychosocial parameters (risk, self-esteem, behavior, and so on) should be explored and documented. Until then, Robert Mayberry leaves us with this thought: "Is it the unique movement of the horse, the psychodynamics involved or a primal atavistic need for experiencing controlled risks? Perhaps it is all or none of these: suffice to say, the mystique of the horse is strong medicine."