Revista brasileira de fisioterapia.
Discontinued
Publisher:
Departamento de Fisioterapia da Universidade Federal de São Carlos
Frequency: Six no. a year, 2007-
Country: Brazil
Language: Portuguese
Author(s):
Associação Brasileira de Fisioterapia., Universidade Federal de São Carlos. Departamento de Fisioterapia.
Start Year:1996 - 2012
Identifiers
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| NLM ID: | 101186153 |
| (OCoLC): | 53998847 |
| Classification: | W1 RE32 |
Effect of equine-assisted therapy on the postural balance of the elderly. To determine whether equine-assisted therapy (hippotherapy) produces alterations in the balance of the elderly. Methods: The sample included 17 older adults who were divided into experimental (7 subjects) and control (10 subjects) groups. Stabilometry data were acquired with a force platform. The Timed Up and Go test (TUG) was used for clinical analysis of seated balance, transfer from a seated to a standing position, walking stability and changes in gait. Sixteen equine-assisted therapy sessions were carried out. Results: Mann-Witney was used to compare the means between groups and no signifi...