This isn't your traditional clinic and this therapy isn't done indoors.
It's called Hippotherapy and it involves the healing effects of horses.
12- year old Andrew Brown is just one child who loves his horse and his therapy sessions. Parents report, along with improvement in balance, posture, mobility and function, this type of therapy increases confidence in children. It seems to make the kids happy, too, and many can't wait to get out and ride!
It's definitely fun but how does it work?
When a patient is on a horse, the way his/her body moves is similar to what the human pelvis experiences while walking. The therapist can then grade the degree of sensory input and use this movement in conjunction with other treatments to achieve results.
When a patient is on a horse, the way his/her body moves is similar to what the human pelvis experiences while walking. The therapist can then grade the degree of sensory input and use this movement in conjunction with other treatments to achieve results.
