Hippotherapy effects on fascia and quality of life in children with CP
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether short-term hippotherapy (therapeutic horseback riding) can improve the elasticity of body tissues (fascia) and quality of life in children with cerebral palsy. Your child will be randomly assigned to either hippotherapy or continue their usual therapy for 4 weeks.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 4 and 12 years old.
- Your child has cerebral palsy and a GMFCS level of II or III (meaning walking with limitations).
- A specialist doctor has said your child can start hippotherapy (therapy riding horses).
- Your child currently receives neurophysiotherapy (therapy for brain and nerve movement).
- Your child has not had orthopedic surgery in the last 6 months and does not have uncontrolled epilepsy.
- Your child has no skin issues, scars, or wounds on their back, is not afraid of horses, and has no horsehair allergy.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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