Effect of Hippotherapy in Children With Down Syndrome

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

34 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2020-11-30

Study Completion Date

2021-01-25

Brief Summary

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Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of hippotherapy on balance, functional mobility, and functional independence in children with Down syndrome (DS).

Methods: Thirty-four children with DS were randomly assigned to the experimental (hippotherapy) and control groups after initial assessment. Both groups received physiotherapy including balance exercises, and the experimental group also received hippotherapy. Pediatric Balance Scale (PBS), Timed Up and Go Test (TUG), and Functional Independence Measure for Children (WeeFIM) were used before and after the intervention.

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Detailed Description

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Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of hippotherapy on balance, functional mobility, and functional independence in children with Down syndrome (DS).

Methods: Thirty-four children with DS were randomly assigned to the experimental (hippotherapy) and control groups after initial assessment. Both groups received physiotherapy including balance exercises, and the experimental group also received hippotherapy. Pediatric Balance Scale (PBS), Timed Up and Go Test (TUG), and Functional Independence Measure for Children (WeeFIM) were used before and after the intervention.

Conditions

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Down Syndrome

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Participants

Study Groups

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hippotherapy group

Participants that are performed hippotherapy

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Hippotherapy

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

The hippotherapy program consisted of 6 weekly sessions that varied in duration between 20 and 30 minutes depending on the weekly program and the participant's condition. Each session started with brief greetings and contact with the horse.

Control group

Participants that are performed home exercise program

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Home exrecises

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

The home exercise program consisted of the following balance training exercises: one leg standing on foam with eyes open and closed, double leg standing on foam with eyes open and closed, walking in tandem with eyes open and closed, balance exercises on an inclined surface, balance exercises in squat, and jumping over an obstacle on the ground. All participants performed the exercises under parental supervision, 3 times per week for 6 weeks. The physiotherapist made video calls to the children and parents to ensure their adherence to the home exercise program.

Interventions

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Hippotherapy

The hippotherapy program consisted of 6 weekly sessions that varied in duration between 20 and 30 minutes depending on the weekly program and the participant's condition. Each session started with brief greetings and contact with the horse.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Home exrecises

The home exercise program consisted of the following balance training exercises: one leg standing on foam with eyes open and closed, double leg standing on foam with eyes open and closed, walking in tandem with eyes open and closed, balance exercises on an inclined surface, balance exercises in squat, and jumping over an obstacle on the ground. All participants performed the exercises under parental supervision, 3 times per week for 6 weeks. The physiotherapist made video calls to the children and parents to ensure their adherence to the home exercise program.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* diagnosed with down syndrome
* being aged 4 to 14 years
* being voluntary

Exclusion Criteria

* having a history of previous hippotherapy intervention,
* having a phobia related to horse riding, epileptic seizures, atlantoaxial instability, and
* having any orthopedic, neurological, or cardiovascular disease that prevents physical activity.

Minimum Eligible Age

4 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

14 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No