Summary of the Systematic ReviewARTICLE CITATIONA randomized controlled trial of the impact of therapeutic horse riding on the quality of life, health, and function of children with cerebral palsyDavis E., Davies B., Wolfe R., Raadsveld R., Heine B., Thomason P., Dobson F., Graham H.K. Dev. Medicine and child Neurology (2009) ARTICLE DETAILSDescriptionThis randomized controlled trial examined whether therapeutic horse riding has a clinically significant impact on the physical function, health and quality of life (QoL) of children with cerebral palsy (CP). ProfessionPhysiotherapist for testing, Hippotherapist for treatment LocationAustralia Intervention TerminologyTherapeutic Horse Riding Study DesignSystematic Review and Meta-analysis Sample99 children Age/Population4-12 children Assessment/ Outcome measure toolsCerebral Palsy Quality of Life Questionnaire, GMFM-66, KIDSCREEN, The Child Health Questionnaire Result CategoryPhysical functional, quality of life, and health Dosage/Description of Intervention1x/week for 10 weeks, 30-40 minute sessions |