Effects of Hippotherapy on Upper Extremity Functionality and Trunk Control in Children With Cerebral Palsy
The purpose of this clinical review is to investigate the effect of hippotherapy in improving upper limb functionality in children with cerebral palsy. The main question it aims to answer is The questions are as follows: 1. Does hippotherapy improve gross motor function of the upper extremity in children with cerebral palsy? 2. Is the development of trunk control in children with cerebral palsy who receive hippotherapy different from the development of trunk control in children who receive conventional physiotherapy? Participants will: Hippotherapy and routine physiotherapy in 2 different groups for 2 They will carry out the necessary evaluations before the implementation and at the end of 2 months.
• Having been diagnosed with SP
• Being between the ages of 4-16
• Being at GMFCS (Gross Motor Function Classification System) level 1,2 or 3
• Being at MACS (The Manual Ability Classification System) level 1,2,3 or 4
• Having a stable clinical condition
• Having the cognitive level to follow the instructions in the test and treatment protocol