Summary of the Systematic ReviewARTICLE CITATIONThe Effect of Hippotherapy on Postural Control in Sitting for Children with Cerebral PalsyHamill D, Washington K, White OR. Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics (2007) ARTICLE DETAILSDescriptionThe purpose of this single subject research study was to examine the effects of a once weekly, 10-week hippotherapy program for three children, ages 27–54 months, with cerebral palsy. Participants were rated as Level V on the Gross Motor Function Classification System. ProfessionPhysical Therapist/Occupational Therapist LocationUSA Intervention TerminologyHPOT Study DesignSingle subject research study Sample3 children Age/Population27-54 months Assessment/ Outcome measure toolsGMFM (88), SAS (sitting assessment scale) Result CategoryPostural Control in Sitting Dosage/Description of Intervention50 min. session, 1x/week for 10 weeks |