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If a person needs physical therepy, get a horse. dont buy one... look up local therepy farms. It can really help. If a horse needs physical therepy, you get a trained proffessional to swim them. ______________________________________________ Hippotherapy is a treatment method involving horses as a means of working on physical, occupational, and speech-language goals. Impairments that can be improved with hippotherapy include: impaired balance responses, coordination, communication, or sensorimotor function difficulties; poor postural control; and decreased mobility.
The word hippotherapy is derived from the Greek word hippo which means horse. (The word hippopotamus also comes from the Greek and means River Horse.)
Therapeutic use of equestrian mounts was pioneered by the Germans in WW2. They called it Reittherapie (ride therapy, implying horse riding).
Although hippotherapy and therapeutic riding have some risks, as do any animal-assisted therapies, in accredited centers the risks are minimal and the benefits outweigh those risks. This type of therapy is growing in the US with new programs developing around the nation. Programs that are certified by NARHA, the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association, have undergone rigorous inspections and found to provide a safe and therapeutic environment that meets their strict standards.
See the links section associated with this question for additonal information from NARHA and a NARHA-accredited "Premier Accredited Center" in the US, SIRE Houston's Therapeutic Equestrian Centers, a non-profit organization.
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What is the job called where you are working with mentally challenged kids and using horses for therapy?
That is called "therapeutic riding".
How horses can be important in you life?
They can keep you company. They can also help provide you with physical therapy and exercise. Horses can also be important in that they can provide you with income through breeding and riding lessons.
What does mspt stand for in physical therapy?
master's of science in physical therapy
What type of physical therapy is used to treat paralysis?
The physical therapist focuses on mobility. Physical therapy helps develop strategies to compensate for paralysis by using those muscles that still have normal function.
What are the certiftions of pt?
There are many certifications related to physical therapy. These include a physical therapy aide certificate, certificates in specialized physical therapy, and a graduate degree in physical therapy.
Where can one find documention on physical therapy?
Documentation on physical therapy can be found at Physical Therapy Documentation. Help on how to manage physical therapy documentation is available from websites such as eHow.
What are the benefits of using a physical therapy half ball in rehabilitation exercises?
Using a physical therapy half ball in rehabilitation exercises can help improve balance, stability, and core strength. It can also enhance flexibility, coordination, and overall muscle strength.
How can therapy horses help us?
Therapy horses can help by foacusing your mind onto something elce and having a good time.
What are cpt codes for physical therapy procedures?
is there a physical therapy code FA43
When was Physical Therapy - album - created?
Physical Therapy - album - was created in 1992.
Is massage therapy a complement to physical therapy?
Massage therapy is only indicated if prescribed as treatment by the physical therapist.
where can i get physical therapy classes?
You can get physical therapy classes at a local practice. You can also get them at hospitals. Some doctors offices will offer Physical Therapy, but not most.
