Electromyography shows differences in lumbar erector muscle activation during horseback riding in cerebral palsy patients, suggesting benefits for rehabilitation.
Cerebral Palsy appears frequently in neurological rehabilitation. This pathology is mostly characterized by a motor disturbance during childhood, as a result of a cerebral disorder. Central Nervous System lesions are a constant challenge for rehabilitation professionals, due to diversity of these pathological disorders. Therapeutic horse riding or hippotherapy is a complement to the rehabilitation program for these patients. The integration with this animal helps patients, stimulating neuropsychomotor reorganization.
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