Hippotherapy

Hippotherapy

Abstract

Hippotherapy is a type of therapy that uses horse to benefit all types of problems. Not only can this help mental but also physical benefits for the patient or client. All types of medical problems like cerebral palsy, stroke, depression, autism, or lots more problems that possibly have not been studied yet can benefit from hippotherapy. With the studies performed I can prove that hippotherapy is a true and very helpful type of therapy. You can try hippotherapy before turning to drugs or a less fun and not as affective type of therapy. The movement of horseback riding is so beneficial and also has a great psychological benefit with connecting with the horse.

Resource response

Title: Animals, horseback riding, and implications for rehabilitation therapy

Authors: Anita C. All, Gary L. Loving, University of Oklahoma, Health Sciences Center, Laura Lee Crane, and St. Anthony Hospital

Date publication: Jul/Aug/Sep 1999 updated- 2014-05-26

Project thesis: Issues and implications for rehabilitation professionals in regards to their awareness and use of these less than traditional forms of interventions are explored.

Is the evidence persuasive for the thesis?

Hippotherapy is definitely not a traditional route for a type of therapy but is a very great way to improve my kinds of disabilities and illnesses.

How is this source valuable to your project?

It is proof that hippotherapy is beneficial and can use horses in great ways other than just being a work horse.

Possible Quote:

“Horseback riding has been reported to include physical benefits, psychological benefits, social benefits, and educational benefits. The value of horseback riding is based in the relationship that develops between the rider and the horse. This relationship is paradigmatic of the improvement in any given case” (Griffith, 1992 as cited in All, A. C., Loving, G. L., & Laura, L. C. 1999).

Citation for quote:

All, A. C., Loving, G. L., & Laura, L. C....