What is Hippotherapy/Equitation?
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Hippotherapy is a treatment that uses the multidimensional movement of the horse; from the Greek word "hippos" which means horse. Specially trained physical, occupational and speech therapists use this medical treatment for clients who have movement dysfunction.
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How do members experience Hippotherapy/Equitation?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balance problems | 3 | 3 | |
| Improve mobility | 3 | 3 | |
| Multiple sclerosis | 2 | 1 | |
| General health | 1 | 0 | |
| Nerve pain (neuralgia) | 1 | 3 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Concussion | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 3 |
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