[Purpose] This study evaluated the effects of hippotherapy on seated postural balance,
dynamic balance, and functional performance in children with cerebral palsy and compared
the effects of 12 and 24 sessions on seated postural balance.[Subjects and Methods] This
study included 15 children with cerebral palsy aged between 5 and 10 years. Interventions:
A hippotherapy protocol was performed for 30 minutes, twice a week, for 12 weeks. Postural
balance in a sitting position was measured using an AMTI AccuSway Plus force platform 1 …

Introduction. Impaired motor control in children with infantile cerebral palsy (ICP) frequently
leads to mobility limitations. Aim. The aim of the study was to assess the effect of
hippotherapy on maintaining postural balance and gait in children with ICP. Material and
methods. A total of thirty children with spastic diplegia, aged 8-13 years, participated in the
study. All children took part in a two-week hippotherapy program. The Tinetti and Timed Up
and Go (TUG) tests were used to investigate the quality of their postural balance and gait. All …