Effect of Mechanical Horseback Riding on Activity of Daily Living in Elderly Stroke / 中国康复理论与实践

ABSTRACT

@# 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.