Summary of the Systematic ReviewARTICLE CITATIONHeart Rate Response to Therapeutic Riding in Children with CP: An exploration studyDirienzo LN, Dirienzo LT, Baceski DA Pediatric Phys Therapy (2007) ARTICLE DETAILSDescriptionThe study was designed to document the heart rate response to therapeutic riding in children with cerebral palsy having mild-to-severe disability. Methods: Participants consisted of eight youth riders with cerebral palsy, divided into two groups: ambulatory and wheelchair dependent. The riders received continuous digital heart rate monitoring during 10 weekly 20-minute therapeutic horseback riding sessions. ProfessionTherapeutic Riding Instructor LocationUSA Intervention TerminologyTherapeutic Riding Study DesignComparison Sample8 children Age/Population7-19 Years Assessment/ Outcome measure toolsMann–Whitney nonparametric test, MegaStat, GMFCS Result CategoryHeart Rate Dosage/Description of Intervention10 weekly 20-minute therapeutic riding sessions |