Summary of the Systematic ReviewARTICLE CITATIONLong-term effects of hippotherapy on one child with cerebral palsy: a research case studyShurtleff & Engsberg British Journal of Occupational Therapy (2012)
ARTICLE DETAILSDescriptionThis case study followed a 6-year-old child with cerebral palsy for an additional 24 weeks after a 12-week pilot study of hippotherapy (HPOT). Pre-post measures were performed using a video motion capture system before and after 12 weeks, showing head/trunk control improvements. ProfessionOccupational Therapist LocationUSA Intervention TerminologyHPOT Study DesignPre/post with follow up Sample1 child Age/Population6 years Assessment/ Outcome measure toolsVideo motion capture on mechanical barrel Result CategoryHeat control, trunk control, Dosage Dosage/Description of Intervention45 min, 1x/wk x 12 weeks, follow up after total of 36 weeks of HPOT |