Hippotherapy
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Definition
Hippotherapy literally means" treatment with help of the horse"
It's a treatment strategy that utilizes equine movement in a therapeutic way for patients with movement dysfunction.
Practitioners
A specially trained PTs and PTA, OTs and OTA, SLPs and SLPA
Differentiation
Hippotherapy | therapeutic riding |
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Using the movement of the horse as a treatment tool | Adapted recreational horseback riding lessons |
Completed by a professional therapist in conjunction with professional horse handler and a specially screened and trained therapy horse | completed by a professional horseback riding instructor in conjunction with volunteers |
There is direct hands on participation by the therapist at all time | the individual is often taught riding lessons in a group format |
The horse's movement is essential to assist in meeting therapy goals | there is occasional hands on assistance by the riding instructor or volunteers |
Is a one on one treatment and generally occurs year-round until the patient meets discharge criteria | here, the emphasis is on proper riding position and rein skills, not functional therapeutic goals |
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