title: Effect of horseback riding versus a dynamic and static horse riding simulator on sitting ability of children with cerebral palsy: a randomized controlled trial.
abstract: [Purpose] A randomized controlled trial was conducted to investigate the immediate effects of horseback riding (HR) and a dynamic (DHS) and static (SHS) horse riding simulator (OSIM uGallop, Taiwan) on sitting ability of children with cerebral palsy. [Subjects and Methods] Thirty children with cerebral palsy were recruited and randomly assigned into three groups. Children received 30 minutes of exercise according to their assigned group. The Segmental Assessment of Trunk Control (SATCo) and Gross Motor Function Measure-66 (GMFM-66) sitting dimension were used to assess children in all groups both before and after the interventions. [Results] Sitting abilities were significantly improved after all interventions. Horseback riding showed the most improvement, followed by the dynamic and static horse riding simulator groups. Horseback riding also showed a significant improvement in the GMFM sitting dimension. [Conclusion] Horseback riding was the best intervention for promoting sitting ability of children with spastic cerebral palsy. However, a dynamic horse riding simulator can be a good surrogate for horseback riding when horseback riding is not available.
authors: Faculty of Physical Therapy, Mahidol University, Thailand.
authors: Peeraya
authors: P
authors: Temcharoensuk
authors: Faculty of Physical Therapy, Mahidol University, Thailand.
authors: Raweewan
authors: R
authors: Lekskulchai
authors: Faculty of Physical Therapy, Mahidol University, Thailand.
authors: Chanut
authors: C
authors: Akamanon
authors: Faculty of Veterinary Science, Mahidol University, Thailand.
authors: Pattama
authors: P
authors: Ritruechai
authors: Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand.
authors: Sureelak
authors: S
authors: Sutcharitpongsa
keywords: Cerebral palsy; Horse riding simulator; Horseback riding
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