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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Quality of Life , Equine-Assisted Therapy , Multiple Sclerosis/therapyABSTRACT
O objetivo do presente estudo foi verificar o efeito de um programa de equoterapia sobre o desenvolvimento psicomotor de crianças com indicativos de transtorno de déficit de atenção e hiperatividade (TDAH). Com relação ao método, foi desenvolvido um estudo exploratório do tipo manipulação experimental. Participaram do estudo cinco crianças com idade entre sete e 10 anos, com indicativos de TDAH obtidos por meio do SNAP IV. Antes e após o período de intervenção os participantes da pesquisa foram submetidos a uma avaliação baseada na Escala de Desenvolvimento Motor (EDM). A intervenção foi constituída por um programa de equoterapia caracterizado como educação/reeducação, tendo sido composta por 24 sessões individuais, com duração de 30 minutos, registradas sistematicamente por meio de filmagens e diário de campo. Por meio da análise dos resultados observou-se que o programa exerceu influência em todas as habilidades motoras estudadas, sendo que aspectos psicomotores mais influenciados pelo programa de equoterapia, de acordo com a escala de desenvolvimento motor (EDM), foram respectivamente: organização espacial, equilíbrio, motricidade fina e esquema corporal; a menor influência foi verificada nos aspectos motricidade global e organização temporal. Considerando que, no pós-teste, a idade motora geral foi estatisticamente significante, conclui-se, de forma geral, que o programa de equoterapia influenciou positivamente o desenvolvimento dos aspectos psicomotores das crianças com indicativos de TDAH participantes do estudo.
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of a horseback riding therapy program on the psychomotor development of children with indicators of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Regarding the method, for this exploratory study an experimental manipulation procedure was developed. The study included five children aged seven to 10 years, with ADHD indicators obtained through the SNAP IV. An evaluation based on the Motor Development Scale (MDS) was carried out with the study participants before and after the intervention period. The intervention consisted of a horseback riding therapy program with education/reeducation aims. Twenty four individual sessions were carried out, lasting 30 minutes each; these sessions were systematically recorded through videotaping and field diary notes. The analysis of the results showed that the horseback riding therapy program affected all motor skills under investigation, and the greatest improvement of psychomotor aspects, according to the motor development scale (MDS) involved, respectively: spatial organization, balance, fine motor skills and body schema; global motor coordination and temporal organization aspects showed less improvement. Since at posttest, overall motor age was statistically significant, it was concluded that, generally speaking, the horseback riding therapy program had a positive influence on the development of psychomotor aspects of children with ADHD involved in the study.
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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy of horse ridding simulator on the sitting postural control of children with spastic diplegia. METHOD: Forty children were randomly divided in a group using the simulator (RS) and a group performing conventional physical therapy (CT). FScan/Fmat equipment was used to register maximal displacement in antero-posterior (AP) and medio-lateral (ML) directions with children in sitting position. At the pre and post intervention stage both groups were classified according to the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) and, after intervention, by the AUQEI questionnaire (Autoquestionnaire Qualité de vie Enfant Image). RESULTS: Comparison between groups disclosed statistically significant pos-intervention improvement both in the AP (p<0.0001) as in the ML (p<0.0069) direction in the RS group. CONCLUSION: The horse ridding simulator produced significant improvement in the postural control of children in sitting position, additionally showing a higher motor functionality and a better acceptance of the therapeutic intervention.
OBJETIVO: Avaliar os efeitos terapêuticos de um simulador de equitação no controle postural sentado de crianças portadoras de diplegia espástica. MÉTODO: Quarenta crianças foram aleatoriamente divididas em dois grupos: 20 utilizaram o simulador (GS) e 20 realizaram fisioterapia convencional (TC). Foi efetuado o registro dos deslocamentos máximos na direção ântero-posterior (AP) e médio-lateral (ML) com a criança sentada, utilizando-se o sistema FScan/Fmat. Antes e após intervenção as crianças foram classificadas pelo Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) e, após intervenção, pelo AUQEI (Autoquestionnaire Qualité de vie Enfant Image). RESULTADOS: Melhora estatisticamente significativa dos deslocamentos máximos foi observada após intervenção tanto na direção AP (p<0,0001) quanto na ML (p<0,0069) no grupo GS quando comparado ao grupo TC. CONCLUSÃO: O simulador de equitação produziu melhora significativamente maior no controle postural da criança sentada, aliada a maior funcionalidade motora e melhor aceitação da intervenção terapêutica.
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Animals , Child , Child, Preschool , Female , Humans , Male , Cerebral Palsy/rehabilitation , Equine-Assisted Therapy/instrumentation , Exercise Therapy , Equine-Assisted Therapy/methods , Horses , Treatment OutcomeABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the hippotherapy influence on gait training in post-stroke hemiparetic individuals. METHOD: The study was constituted of 20 individuals divided into two groups. Group A performed the conventional treatment while group B the conventional treatment along with hippotherapy during 16 weeks. The patients were evaluated by using the Functional Ambulation Category Scale, Fugl-Meyer Scale, only the lower limbs and balance sub items, Berg Balance Scale, and functional assessment of gait (cadence) in the beginning and end of the treatment. RESULTS: Significant improvements were observed in the experimental group including motor impairment in lower limbs (p=0.004), balance, over time (p=0.007) but a significant trend between groups (p=0.056). The gait independence, cadence and speed were not significantly in both groups (p=0.93, 0.69 and 0.44). CONCLUSION: Hippotherapy associated with conventional physical therapy demonstrates a positive influence in gait training, besides bringing the patients' gait standard closer to normality than the control group.
OBJETIVO: Avaliar a influência da hipoterapia no treino de marcha em indivíduos hemiparético pós-AVC. MÉTODO: O estudo constou de 20 indivíduos divididos em dois grupos (A e B); o grupo A realizou tratamento convencional e o grupo B, tratamento convencional e hipoterapia, durante 16 semanas. Os pacientes foram avaliados pela Escala de Fugl-Meyer, Escala de Equilíbrio de Berg, Escala de Deambulação Funcional e a Cadência, no início e no final do tratamento. RESULTADOS: Melhoras significativas foram observadas no grupo experimental incluindo comprometimento motor em membros inferiores (p-valor=0,004), o equilíbrio, em relação ao tempo (p-valor=0,007) porém uma tendência significância entre os grupos (p=0,056). A independência na marcha, cadência e a velocidade não apresentaram relevância estatística em ambos os grupos (p-valor=0,93, 0,69 e 0,44). CONCLUSÃO: A Hipoterapia associada ao tratamento convencional mostra ter influência no treino de marcha, além de tornar o padrão de marcha dos pacientes mais próximo da normalidade em relação ao grupo controle.
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Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Equine-Assisted Therapy/methods , Gait Disorders, Neurologic/rehabilitation , Stroke/rehabilitation , Gait Disorders, Neurologic/etiology , Stroke/complications , Treatment OutcomeABSTRACT
@# Objective To discuss therapeutic effect of mechanical horseback riding on the activities of daily living in the elderly stroke patient.Methods 47 stroke patients were randomly divided into two groups: Treatment group was treated with mechanical horseback riding exercise and routine traditional treatment, while control group was treated the traditional treatment only. 8 weeks after treatment, the degree of activity of daily living and motor function were assessed with the modified Barthel Index and the Fugl-Meyer Motor Scale respectively before and after the treatment.Results Comparing with control group, the score of FMA and modified Barthel index in horseback riding group were higher significantly(P<0.05).Conclusion Mechanical horseback riding could enhance the activity of daily living of elder stroke patients.
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@# This paper reviewed the development of the horseback riding exercise machine in Japan based on the theory of therapeutic riding, imitating the saddle movement by using data collected three dimensional from living horse, involving virtual reality technique, 6-axes parallel mechanism and motion capturing technique. It is effective to improve muscular strength and insulin resistance in elderly people. Mechanical horseback riding is hopeful to be used in clinical approach to improve the quality of life in elderly people in the future.
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OBJETIVO: Verificar o efeito de um programa de equoterapia no comportamento angular do tornozelo e joelho de crianças com síndrome de Down (SD). MÉTODO: Fizeram parte do estudo três crianças do sexo masculino com média de idade de 7,3 anos (±2,08). As análises foram realizadas intra-sujeitos, sendo o pós-teste realizado após treze sessões de tratamento. As intervenções com equoterapia tiveram duração de cinqüenta minutos, com intervalos de sete dias. A análise do andar foi realizado pelo Sistema Peak MotusTM. RESULTADOS: Observaram-se alterações significativas para a articulação do tornozelo para todos os sujeitos. Para a articulação do joelho, diferenças foram verificadas em momentos distintos do ciclo, não apresentando uma tendência observável. CONCLUSÃO: A equoterapia promoveu alterações positivas no comportamento angular da articulação do tornozelo, com pouco efeito sobre o joelho.
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of a program of horseback riding therapy on the angular kinematics of the ankle and knee in children with Down's syndrome. METHOD: The study group was composed of three male children with a mean age of 7.3 years (±2.08). The analyses were done individually and the post-test was performed after thirteen treatment sessions. The duration of each horseback riding therapy session was fifty minutes, and the interval between sessions was seven days. The gait analysis was carried out using the Peak MotusTM system. RESULTS: Statistical differences in ankle joint were observed for all subjects. For knee joint, differences were found at different moments of the cycle, without presenting any observable trend. CONCLUSION: Horseback riding therapy produced positive changes in the angular behavior of the ankle and little effect on the knee.