Research Notes on Animal Assisted Therapy with Horses
Animal assisted therapy with horses, also known as hippotherapy, refers to the use of the movement of a horse as a tool by therapists to assist individuals with disabilities. As a patient interacts with and responds to a horse’s movement, neuromotor function can improve. Physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists may use therapy horses as part of a treatment program to help individuals with disabilities achieve their goals.
Top Resources on Animal Assisted Therapy with Horses
- American Hippotherapy Association: Hippotherapy As A Treatment Tool
- Daily Toreador: Hippotherapy Treatment Assists with Serious Medical Conditions
- North American Riding for the Handicapped Association
- CerebralPalsy.org: Hippotherapy with Cerebral Palsy
- Infitec: Hippotherapy
- The Washington Post: Hippotherapy—More Than Just Horseplay
- Alternative & Complementary Therapies: Hippotherapy and the Significance of Complementary and Alternative Medicine...
- Monster Career Advice: Therapists Saddle Up to Hippotherapy
- Yahoo Groups: Hippotherapy
- Amazon: Enhancing Human Occupation Through Hippotherapy—A Guide for Occupational Therapy
- YouTube Video: Hippotherapy with Horses
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