Cerebral Palsy
Conditions
Interventions
There will be 24 classes of Hippotherapy in all. Each session will have 30 minutes of effective hippotherapy exercises. In Group 1, they will be given once a week, and in Group 2, twice a week. The in
Sponsors
Leandra Aparecida Leal
Universidade de Brasília
Eligibility
Age
4 Years to 14 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Have a medical diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy with indication to the practice of hippotherapy through appropriate assessment. Be from 4 to 14 years old. Possess cognitive ability to respond satisfactorily to the requested commands so that they are able to participate in data collection. Remain in the bipedal orthostatic position without wearing shoes or orthoses for 20 seconds and have independent gait without using devices due to the data collection procedure. Have hip abduction of at least 20 degrees to remain seated on the horse.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Have undergone any surgical procedure in the last 12 months or are planning any surgery for the period of the research. Have performed neuromuscular chemical blockade less than 6 months ago or are planning to perform it during the research period. Possess uncorrected visual deficit. Having uncontrolled seizures, Hip dislocation, excessive adductor contracture and severe osteoporosis or any other reason preventing horse riding, such as excessive fear. If they don't have at least 75% of frequency in the hippotherapy sessions.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Expected outcome 1. Improvement in postural balance measured by the force platform, through the reduction of the amplitude of the anteroposterior displacement; amplitude of the mediolateral displacement; displacement speed and total length of the center of pressure travel.;Outcome found 1. A decrease in the amplitude of the anteroposterior displacement was observed; amplitude of the mediolateral displacement; displacement speed and total length of the center of pressure path, measured after 24 sessions of hippotherapy, through the force platform. ;Expected outcome 2. Improvement in functional performance, assessed by the Computer Adaptive Pediatric Assessment of Disability Inventory, through the increase of the Daily Living Activity scores; Mobility; Social/Cognitive and Responsibility.;Outcome found 2. An increase in the Daily Living Activity variables was observed; Mobility; Social/Cognitive and Responsibility. Assessed after 24 sessions of hippotherapy, using the Computer Adaptive Pediatric Assessment of Disability Inventory.;Expected outcome 3. Improvement of spatiotemporal gait variables analyzed by GAITRite, through increased speed and step width and decreased support base and double support time. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| No secondary outcomes were found | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactLeandra Leal
Outcome results
None listed