Hippotherapy

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Definition

Hippotherapy literally means" treatment with help of the horse"

It's a treatment strategy that utilizes equine movement in a therapeutic way for patients with movement dysfunction.

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Hippotherapy	therapeutic riding
Using the movement of the horse as a treatment tool	Adapted recreational horseback riding lessons
Completed by a professional therapist in conjunction with professional horse handler and a specially screened and trained therapy horse	completed by a professional horseback riding instructor in conjunction with volunteers
There is direct hands on participation by the therapist at all time	the individual is often taught riding lessons in a group format
The horse's movement is essential to assist in meeting therapy goals	there is occasional hands on assistance by the riding instructor or volunteers
Is a one on one treatment and generally occurs year-round until the patient meets discharge criteria	here, the emphasis is on proper riding position and rein skills, not functional therapeutic goals

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