Summary of the Systematic ReviewARTICLE CITATIONEffects of hippotherapy on body functions, activities and participation in children with cerebral palsy based on ICF-CY assessmentsHsieh YL, Yang CC, Sun SH, Chan SY, Wang TH, Luo HJ Disability and rehabilitation (2017)
ARTICLE DETAILSDescriptionTo evaluate the effects of hippotherapy on body functions, activities, and participation in children with CP of various functional levels by using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health-Children and Youth (ICF-CY) checklist. Fourteen children with cerebral palsy (CP) (3-8 years of age) were recruited for a 36-week study composed of baseline, intervention, and withdrawal phases (12 weeks for each phase, ABA design). Hippotherapy was implemented for 30 min once weekly for 12 consecutive weeks during the intervention phase. Body Functions (b) and Activities and Participation (d) components of the ICF-CY checklist were used as outcome measures at the initial interview and at the end of each phase. ProfessionPhysical Therapist LocationTaiwan Intervention TerminologyHPOT Study DesignPre/post ABA design Sample14 children Age/Population3-8 Years Assessment/ Outcome measure toolsICF-CY Result CategoryBody functions, activities and participation Dosage/Description of Intervention30 minutes, 1 time per week, 12 weeks |