Hippotherapy – an effective multi-profile treatment?

Kolarczyk, Ewelina; Markiewicz-Łoskot, Grażyna; Jaromin, Joanna

doi:10.18794/aams/62991

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“…These include social pathologies, addictions, cerebral palsy, postural issues, Down syndrome, psychiatric problems, post-stroke conditions, and craniocerebral trauma as well as autism, or learning and speech disabilities. The practice of therapeutic riding can improve balance, body position, flexibility, and reaction time, but also issues with emotions, cognition, and behavior [9,35]. In a 2004 research, Macauley and Guiterrez examined the effects of standard treatment versus animal-assisted therapy, especially hipotherapy, on male kids with learning difficulties.…”

Section: Equine-assisted Interventions Encompass Four Distinct Typesmentioning

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Therapeutic Role of Animals: A Comprehensive Literature Review on the Prevalent Forms and Species in Animal-Assisted Interventions

Szewczyk,

Fiega,

Michalska

et al. 2023

J Educ Health Sport

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Animals have been valued and used to improve human physical and mental health since ancient times. Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) is a complementary approach to traditional medicine, involving trained animals. AAT can enhance cognition, commitment, character growth, and the learning process. Commonly used species in animal-assisted therapy include cats, dogs, horses, dolphins, and others. Feline-assisted therapy alleviates loneliness and stress, whereas canine-assisted therapy positively impacts emotions and overall well-being. Equine-assisted interventions benefit individuals with cognitive and motor disabilities. Dolphin-assisted therapy shows promise for conditions like autism and cerebral palsy. However, ethical concerns have arisen, particularly in children with behavioral disorders. Safety measures, adult supervision, and proper screening and hygiene practices are crucial in AAT programs. In conclusion, AAIs have a significant potential to enhance well-being and mental health across various contexts, but more research is needed to fully understand their effectiveness and safety in different settings and age groups. The existing literature consists of subjective accounts and inadequate methodologies.

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Section: Equine-assisted Interventions Encompass Four Distinct Typesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Therapeutic Role of Animals: A Comprehensive Literature Review on the Prevalent Forms and Species in Animal-Assisted Interventions

Szewczyk,

Fiega,

Michalska

et al. 2023

J Educ Health Sport

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“…of therapeutic interventions [Cieśla 2007, Pluta 2008, Budzińska-Wrzesień et al 2012, Cieśla and Mazan 2015, Chuprikova and Dąbrowska 2016, Kolarczyk et al 2016, PTHip 2020, Pet Partners 2020. Other species such as small mammals ("pocket pets"), farm animals or aquarium fish can be also used in animal-assisted therapy but information on their impact has come from few studies [Edwards and Beck 2002, Kršková et al 2010, Berget and Braastad 2011, Gardiánová and Hejrová 2015, Gut et al 2018.…”

Section: Aae (Animal-assisted Education) Edukacja Ze Zwierzęciemmentioning

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The Use of Various Animal Species for Therapeutic Purposes in Poland: Current Perspectives

Kapustka¹,

Budzyńska²

2020

Acta Sci. Pol. Zootech.

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Animal-assisted therapy involves many species of domesticated animals (e.g. dog, cat, horse) as well as more exotic species (e.g. dolphin) or small mammals (e.g. guinea pig) and is used for improvement in physical and mental functioning of both, children and adults. The aim of this review is to characterize the types of animalassisted therapy based on the use of various animal species: the dog, the cat, the horse, the donkey, the alpaca, and the bottlenose dolphin. This review also provides some information about the usefulness of other animal species and categories such as small mammals ("pocket pets"), birds, fish, and farm animals. Contact with the animal might promote the development of personality, education, and rehabilitation and improves the quality of life of pet owners. The animal might be also a great motivator for undertaking new activities. A properly selected and trained dog, horse, or alpaca is a great support in therapist work and helps to establish an appropriate human-animal relationship.

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“…For the horse's locomotion, the spine is important, and when there are injuries and dysfunctions in their structures a reduction in a horse's athletic performance could be observed. More than this, the horse can play different interactions with humans, as hippotherapy [5][6][7], and in this context, a correct and normal spine movement of the horse can affect, directly, the practitioner, and an increase or a decrease in the spinal range of movement could be chosen in order to treat specific syndromes in humans in the future. The occurrence of back pain in these horses can affect their welfare and their capacity to help in the treatment of some pathologies in humans' beings.…”

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3D kinematic of the thoracolumbar spine in Mangalarga Marchador horses performing the marcha batida gait and being led by hand—A preliminary report

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This study aimed to provide a preliminary description of the sagittal and transverse plane kinematics of the thoracolumbar spine of Mangalarga Marchador (MM) horses performing the marcha batida gait, led in-hand. We evaluated the pattern of angular movement and the mean amplitude of six specific angles. An optoelectronic system was used for 3D kinematic analysis (19 cameras, 250 Hz). They were positioned around the horses and an acquisition volume of 16 × 4.8 × 3 meters was used. Eight retroreflective markers were fixed on the spine of the animals over thoracic vertebrae 8 (T8), 12 (T12), 15 (T15) and 18 (T18); over the lumbar vertebrae 3 (L3) and 5 (L5); over the 1st sacral vertebra (S1); and over the 1st coccygeal vertebra (CD1). Five trials, led from a halter, with three complete gait cycles were evaluated for each marcha batida horse. The 3D coordinates of the markers were filtered with a second-order, low-pass, Butterworth filter (10 Hz). Six angles: T8-T12-T15, T12-T15-T18, T12-T18-L5, T15-T18-L3, T18-L3-L5, and L3-S1-CD1 were obtained and projected in the sagittal (Flexion and Extension) and transverse (Lateral bending) planes. We calculated, for each angle to represent the spine movements, the mean and standard deviation of the range of motion (ROM, difference between the maximum and minimum values in a stride cycle). In order to describe the movement over an average stride cycle we calculated the mean curve of angle variation. The T8-T12-T15 angle presented the largest ROM in the transverse plane, while in the sagittal plane the T8-T12-T15, T12-T15-T18 and T12-T18-L5 angles presented the largest ROMs. The L3-S1-CD1 angle (lumbosacral region) presented the lowest ROM in both planes. A reduced flexion close to a neutral spine was found, predominantly during the diagonal support and in the cranial thoracic region. At the same time, the thoracolumbar region remains in an extension which is highlighted in the lumbosacral region. During the change of the support phase, the cranial thoracic region moved from a flexion to a slight extent, and the thoracolumbar region was flexed which is emphasized in the lumbosacral region. The lateral bending of the spine followed the direction of the diagonal supports. The small amplitude in the latero-lateral and dorsoventral movements of the thoracolumbar spine of MM horses during the marcha batida gait could contribute to the smooth and natural sensations experienced when riding in this gait. The lower mobility of these angles should be considered during the clinical examination of marcha batida-gaited horses.

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Hippotherapy – an effective multi-profile treatment?

Abstract: The aim of the paper is to characterize hippotherapy as an effective method supporting rehabilitation of disabled people in the biopsycho-social area. The analysis is based on a review of the literature and previous studies of this form of therapy.

Cited by 3 publications

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Therapeutic Role of Animals: A Comprehensive Literature Review on the Prevalent Forms and Species in Animal-Assisted Interventions

Therapeutic Role of Animals: A Comprehensive Literature Review on the Prevalent Forms and Species in Animal-Assisted Interventions

The Use of Various Animal Species for Therapeutic Purposes in Poland: Current Perspectives

3D kinematic of the thoracolumbar spine in Mangalarga Marchador horses performing the marcha batida gait and being led by hand—A preliminary report

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