Summary of the Systematic Review

The Effect of Hippotherapy on Functional Outcomes for Children with Disabilities: A Pilot Study

Murphy, D., Kahn-D’Angelo, L., & Gleason, J. 

Pediatric Physical Therapy (2008) 

Description

The purpose of this study was to measure the effect of hippotherapy on functional outcomes using the Goal Attainment Scale (GAS) for children with physical disabilities.

Profession 

Physical Therapist 

Location 

USA

Intervention Terminology

HPOT

Study Design 

Multiple single case experimental A-B design

Sample

4 Children 

Age/Population

5-9 Years 

Assessment/ Outcome measure tools

GAS

Result Category 

Function 

Dosage/Description of Intervention

1/week x 6 months (60 minutes)