Summary of the Systematic Review

ARTICLE CITATION

Evaluation of hippotherapy in the course of Multiple Sclerosis treatment

Gencheva, Ivanova, & stefanova

Archives in Physical Education and Sport (2015) 

 

ARTICLE DETAILS

Description

The aim of this pilot study was to evaluate the effect of hippotherapy as a treatment intervention of postural control, balance, chronic fatigue and emotional tension in patients with multiple sclerosis.

Profession 

Physical Therapist 

Location 

Bulgaria

Intervention Terminology

HPOT

Study Design 

Pre & Post 

Sample

10 Adults 

Age/Population

35-53 years  

Assessment/ Outcome measure tools

Berg Balance scale, Fatigue Severity Scale, Bertoti Posture Assesment Scale, Test for Emotionality

Result Category 

Postural Control, fatigue, well-being

Dosage/Description of Intervention

20 min, 16 sessions over 16 weeks