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Research on Therapeutic Riding |
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Our Opinion
The number of medical studies and research on Therapeutic Horse Riding and people with disabilities is multiplying.
At the National Institute of Health website, there are 26 studies, just since 2002. Before then, just 5.
Driven, probably, by the reluctance of medical insurance to pay for Equine Assisted Activities, these studies attempt to quantify people’s improvements due to riding.
As you can see, the Equine Assisted Activity world has an uphill struggle until the established medical community and insurance recognizes its importance and impact.
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MEDICAL STUDY TITLE & DETAILS |
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| CP |
Heart rate response to therapeutic riding in children with cerebral palsy: an exploratory study
see the article included below
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We would like our CP riders to consider using a heart monitor.
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17505294
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A randomized controlled trial of the impact of therapeutic horse riding on the quality of life, health, and function of children with cerebral palsy.
"....This study suggests that therapeutic horse riding does not have a clinically significant impact on children with CP. However, a smaller effect cannot be ruled out and the absence of evidence might be explained by a lack of sensitivity of the instruments since the QoL and health measures have not yet been demonstrated to be sensitive to change for children with CP."
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It is difficult to measure all aspects of the affect horses and riding have on individuals.
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19191844
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| MS |
Effect of therapeutic horseback riding on balance and gait of people with multiple sclerosis.
"...CONCLUSION:
The results of the study show that THR can improve balance and gait of ambulatory PwMS. Findings are preliminary, but promising and in line with the recent literature..."
THR (Therapeutic Horse Riding)
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22452106
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Senior Riders
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[Musculoskeletal rehabilitation and bone. Development of Simulator (Jouba) for horse riding therapy and utility for the aged].
..."We proved the muscle strength trainings by use of Horse Riding Robot and a home machine, unlike a existing monotonous and boring muscle training, to be worthwhile and effective."
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Whle the purpose of this study is to promote a machine, it is obvious that riding the real thing will work just as well. |
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20354329
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| Autism |
The effect of therapeutic horseback riding on social functioning in children with autism.
"...The results provide evidence that therapeutic horseback riding may be a viable therapeutic option in treating children with autism spectrum disorders."
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19350376
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