Background and Purpose: Alzheimer disease (AD) is a chronic, progressive dementia
syndrome that features cognitive and behavioral symptoms, as well as physical and …

The purpose of this exploratory study was to determine the feasibility and effectiveness of
using guided interactions with horses as a nonpharmaceutical intervention to improve the …

Equine assisted activities (hippotherapy and therapeutic riding) improve balance in patients
with disabilities such as cerebral palsy, but have not been systematically studied in older …

Falls are the leading cause of injuries and deaths in adults over the age of 65. The purpose
of this case study is to explore the use of Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies (EAAT) to …

Objective Equine-assisted interventions (EAI) can improve a variety of health problems in
older adults and thus promote their well-being. This systematic review aimed to synthesize …

Background and Purpose: Individuals with Alzheimer disease (IwAD) experience more
frequent and more injurious falls than their cognitively intact peers. Evidence of balance and …

Objective To provide an up-to-date research analysis on equine-assisted therapies and
horse riding simulation exercise in older adults, and to suggest future directions in clinical …

Methods: A prospective randomized controlled parallel-group trial (Wii-Fit versus walking)
was conducted in thirty community-dwelling older adults (73±6.2 years) with mild AD. Home …

People with neurological disorders suffer from poor mobility, poor balance, fatigue, isolation
and monotonous everyday activities. Studies show that equine-assisted interventions can …

Objectives. The purpose of this study was to determine if a pragmatic physical therapy (PT)
program was associated with improved cognition, gait, and balance in individuals with …