Multiple sclerosis and related disorders.
Publisher:
Elsevier B. V.
Frequency: Bimonthly, 2014-
Country: Netherlands
Language: English
Start Year:2012 -
ISSN:
2211-0356 (Electronic)
2211-0348 (Print)
2211-0348 (Linking)
2211-0348 (Print)
2211-0348 (Linking)
Impact Factor
4
2022
| NLM ID: | 101580247 |
| (OCoLC): | 772449956 |
| LCCN: | 2012263079 |
| Classification: | W1 MU397Y |
Effectiveness of equine-assisted therapies for improving health outcomes in people with multiple sclerosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Scientific evidence has shown that equine-assisted therapies (EAT) lead to improvements in the physical function and the quality of life (QoL) of people with disabilities through the practice of hippotherapy or therapeutic riding (TR). There is a need to confirm whether people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) can also benefit from its practice. This review aimed to systematically evaluate and meta-analyze the available data on the potential health benefits of EAT in PwMS. Methods: Four electronic databases (MEDLINE/PubMed, Web of Science, SPORTDiscus, and Scopus) were searched systematically fro...