Changes in Cardiorespiratory Responses and Kinematics with Hippotherapy in Youth with and without Cerebral Palsy
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| Title: | Changes in Cardiorespiratory Responses and Kinematics with Hippotherapy in Youth with and without Cerebral Palsy |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Rigby, Brandon Rhett, Gloeckner, Adam Robert, Sessums, Suzanne, Lanning, Beth Anne, Grandjean, Peter Walter |
| Source: | Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport. 2017 88(1):26-35. |
| Availability: | Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 10 |
| Publication Date: | 2017 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Biomechanics, Human Body, Metabolism, Responses, Kinetics, Horses, Therapy, Psychomotor Skills, Cerebral Palsy, Youth, Simulation, Physical Activities, Comparative Analysis, Physical Activity Level, Exercise, Exercise Physiology, Measures (Individuals), Intervention, Outcomes of Treatment, Statistical Analysis |
| Geographic Terms: | Texas |
| DOI: | 10.1080/02701367.2016.1266458 |
| ISSN: | 0270-1367 |
| Abstract: | Purpose: The purpose of this study was to characterize pelvic displacement and cardiorespiratory responses to simulated horseback riding and walking in youth with cerebral palsy and to compare responses to youth without cerebral palsy before and after 8 weeks of hippotherapy. Method: Eight youth with cerebral palsy (M[subscript age] = 10 ± 4 years; M[subscript height] = 137 ± 24 cm; M[subscript weight] = 32 ± 16 kg) and 8 youth without cerebral palsy (M[subscript age] = 11 ± 2 years; M[subscript height] = 149 ± 14 cm; M[subscript weight] = 48 ± 15 kg) underwent a hippotherapy intervention. Participants completed simulated horseback riding at an intensity approximating a fast walk (0.65 Hz) and walked on a treadmill (1 mph, 0% grade) before and after hippotherapy. Pelvic displacement along the anterior-posterior, vertical, and medial-lateral axes, heart rate, oxygen consumption, ventilation, and blood pressure were measured at rest and during steady-state exercise in both exercise modes. Results: Kinematics and cardiorespiratory responses were similar between the 2 groups during simulated horseback riding (p > 0.05 for all) before the intervention. Significantly greater cardiorespiratory responses were observed in the youth with cerebral palsy compared with the group without cerebral palsy while walking before and after the intervention (p < 0.05, effect sizes 26% to 237% greater). Eight weeks of hippotherapy did not alter responses, but anecdotal improvements in gait, balance, posture, and range of motion were observed in those with cerebral palsy. Conclusion: These results contribute to our understanding regarding the efficacy of hippotherapy as an intervention to improve functional abilities in those with cerebral palsy. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 26 |
| Entry Date: | 2017 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1131030 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | Purpose: The purpose of this study was to characterize pelvic displacement and cardiorespiratory responses to simulated horseback riding and walking in youth with cerebral palsy and to compare responses to youth without cerebral palsy before and after 8 weeks of hippotherapy. Method: Eight youth with cerebral palsy (M[subscript age] = 10 ± 4 years; M[subscript height] = 137 ± 24 cm; M[subscript weight] = 32 ± 16 kg) and 8 youth without cerebral palsy (M[subscript age] = 11 ± 2 years; M[subscript height] = 149 ± 14 cm; M[subscript weight] = 48 ± 15 kg) underwent a hippotherapy intervention. Participants completed simulated horseback riding at an intensity approximating a fast walk (0.65 Hz) and walked on a treadmill (1 mph, 0% grade) before and after hippotherapy. Pelvic displacement along the anterior-posterior, vertical, and medial-lateral axes, heart rate, oxygen consumption, ventilation, and blood pressure were measured at rest and during steady-state exercise in both exercise modes. Results: Kinematics and cardiorespiratory responses were similar between the 2 groups during simulated horseback riding (p > 0.05 for all) before the intervention. Significantly greater cardiorespiratory responses were observed in the youth with cerebral palsy compared with the group without cerebral palsy while walking before and after the intervention (p < 0.05, effect sizes 26% to 237% greater). Eight weeks of hippotherapy did not alter responses, but anecdotal improvements in gait, balance, posture, and range of motion were observed in those with cerebral palsy. Conclusion: These results contribute to our understanding regarding the efficacy of hippotherapy as an intervention to improve functional abilities in those with cerebral palsy. |
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| ISSN: | 0270-1367 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/02701367.2016.1266458 |
