Summary of the Systematic Review

Does hippotherapy improve balance in persons with multiple sclerosis: a systematic review

Bronson, Brewerton, Ong, Palanca, & Sullivan

European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (2010) 

Description

Multiple sclerosis (MS) leads to changes in balance due to the breakdown of a number of neurological processes. Hippotherapy utilizes the movement of the horse to provide sensory feedback and has been used as a therapeutic intervention for different neurological conditions. Little is known about the effects of hippotherapy in MS. The purpose of this study is to systematically review and examine the evidence for hippotherapy as an intervention to improve balance in persons with MS.

Profession 

Physical Therapist 

Location 

New Zealand 

Intervention Terminology

HPOT

Study Design 

Literature review

Sample

N/A

Age/Population

N/A

Assessment/ Outcome measure tools

Berg Balance Scale and others

Result Category 

Balance 

Dosage/Description of Intervention

N/A