Investigation of the Effect of Hippotherapy Simulators on Trunk Control and Upper Extremity Functions in Children With Cerebral Palsy

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

The hippotherapy simulator imitates the three-dimensional mechanical movement and walking of the horse and transfers the mechanical effect to the rider during hippotherapy. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of exercise program with hippotherapy simulator on upper extremity functions and trunk control of individuals with cerebral palsy.All individuals diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy who agree to participate in the study and meet the inclusion criteria will be randomly divided into two groups as Study and Control Group. In addition to conventional physiotherapy, the study group will be trained in the Hippotherapy Simulature for 15 minutes a day, 5 days a week for 4 weeks.n addition to conventional physiotherapy, the control group will be allowed to sit in the Hippotherapy Simulature for 15 minutes a day, 5 days a week for 4 weeks. However, the simulator will be kept in closed position to prevent oscillations.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 6
Maximum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Being between 6-18 years old

• Being diagnosed with unilateral spastic type cerebral palsy

• Voluntariness of the family and individuals to participate in the study

• Being at I, II, III level according to the Hand Skills Classification System

• To have the cognitive development to cooperate

Locations
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Turkey
Songul Baglan Yentur
RECRUITING
Elâzığ
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-08-20
Estimated Completion Date: 2024-10-30
Participants
Target number of participants: 20
Treatments
Experimental: Hippotherapy group
In addition to conventional physiotherapy, training will be given in the Hippotherapy Simulator for 15 minutes a day, 5 days a week for 4 weeks. The hippotherapy simulator serves a wide range of purposes from recreational use that mimics the movements of a real horse or can make similar movements, to fitness, exercise, sports, education and therapy and is suitable for use by individuals with cerebral palsy.
Experimental: Control group
In addition to conventional physiotherapy, the control group will be allowed to sit in the Hippotherapy Simulature for 15 minutes a day, 5 days a week for 4 weeks. However, the simulator will be kept in closed position to prevent oscillations.
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Sponsors
Leads: Firat University

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