Hydrotherapy In Horses

Equine-assisted therapy. The use of equine-assisted therapy has been proposed as a method for facilitating positive sensory experiences for children with autism. A doctoral dissertation by Stickney (2010) finds that “the consistent, rhythmic movement of the horse as well as its warmth, appearance, smell, and furry coat sends an array of sensory signals to the central nervous system, affecting motor, visual, proprioceptive, tactile, and vestibular systems that are necessary for development of motor control” (p. 33). Preliminary research studies indicate that the experience of riding a horse can improve motor function, posture, balance, and reaction time. This can encourage positive sensory experiences, which causes the brain to release chemicals

Equine-assisted interventions. A study by Jenkins and Reed (2013) examined the ways that participating in equine-assisted interventions impacted children with autism’s social behavior in multiple contexts. They observed children (N=7) who were participating in a therapeutic horseback riding program both at the center and at home to find if this intervention altered the children’s social behaviors. The results did not indicate that these interventions produced significant changes in children’s affect, off-task behavior, problem behavior, compliance, or language in program or home observations. However, numerous parents verbally reported that there were changes in their child’s language abilities at home and school. This indicates that parental

Elevation by raising the leg will help swelling drain away from the site of the injury. Elevate the leg while icing and for 10 minutes after.

Physical therapy modalities, such as ultrasound, whirlpool baths, phonophoresis, augmented soft tissue mobilization, electrical stimulation, and unweighted ambulation, may be used (2009). Ice and rest are the two most important treatments the athlete can receive during the acute phase. Ultrasound will be used to increase the tempeture of the local area. This will increase the speed of healing. Phonophoresis will be used to introduce medications into the area. Mainly anesthetics to numb the trigger point. Whirlpool baths will be used to relive pain and swelling of injured leg. Electrical stimulation is used for to help the healing process by transporting ions beneficial to healing to the affected area

Aquatic therapy is a great option to do an exercise program in which there will be less strain on the joints. The warmer water temperature can loosen up stiff joints, muscles, promote relaxation and offer pain relief. Active and passive range of motion can be worked on in this environment. Many kids love the pool and this can be a fun treatment session for pediatrics where play can be front and center (Becker,

Horseback riding can become a miracle. Therapy horseback riding can improve the lives of disabled people. Equine-Assisted Therapy or EAT can improve hand-eye coordination, balance and strength. Horses in general can help certain people manage their stress. Riding can also help kids and adults with mental problems such as Autism and Cerebral Palsy. Many veterans who have been paralyzed from the waist down seek Equine Therapy to help rehabilitate their legs. Equine Therapy can also help manage Post Traumatic stress disorder or PTSD.

The Helsinki Olympics, 1952. Liz Hartel won a silver medal in equestrian sports and told the world how riding had helped her recover from polio ("History"). Therapeutic riding is a term that has been used to encompass the variety of equine activities for individuals with disabilities, but the correct terminology for utilizing the movement of the horse as a treatment strategy to improve neuromuscular function is "hippotherapy," meaning "treatment with the help of the horse" from the Greek word, "hippos", meaning horse ("Hippotherapy"). Equine-assisted therapy is a positive and successful form of therapy for individuals with disabilities because it boosts confidence and allows for improvement in physical and occupational capabilities. Studies show that hippotherapy has proven to be beneficial for individuals with a variety of disabilities.

How can I combine horses therapeutic abilities to help struggling teens overcome and deal with relatives or close friends addiction problems? Over the past year I have been working to research and design a program that will allow for teenagers who deal with relatives or friends with an addiction problems to have a place where they can learn to work the 12- Steps while at the same time create and impeccable bond with one of the world's most beautiful creatures, the horse. Because addiction and alcoholism is such a big deal in today's world and is only growing; it is important that teenagers have a safe place to go to learn to cope with parents or friends decisions. I plan for my Iproject to grow over my four years in highschool and have this

Bethany’s Equine and Aquatic Therapy Services, Incorporated, more widely-known as BEATS, Inc., is a treatment facility that utilizes both hippotherapy and aquatic therapy for children with a variety of disabilities (BEATS, n.d.). Aquatic therapy employs the use of water as a means to treat various conditions by aiding in reducing chronic pain and enabling a wider range of motion (Oeverman, n.d.). Hippotherapy is a lesser known method of treating mental, physical, and sensory disabilities by using horses. When ridden, the movements of the horses’ spine and hips mimic the movements of walking or running for those who cannot. Even when stationary, the horses’ consistent breathing stimulates the muscles of the individual riding that cannot be as readily stimulated with the use of any other mechanism (B. Nugent, personal communication, February 25, 2016). This unique form of therapy enables individuals to work on balance and strength. Above all, hippotherapy is incredibly beneficial in enhancing the motivation of disabled clients. Because the children are used to clinical settings, they do not realize that the session is a part of their treatment; instead, they are simply having fun. As the occupational therapist walks close by, often times engaging the child with the use of props, photographs, or games, they are still able to work with the child in the areas of need (Applegate, 2011). BEATS incorporates these two methods as a way of engaging disabled children and efficiently

We are slowly learning more ways to help children with disabilities or even trust issues. The average techniques taught to teachers and used to teach students does not help every student. The school body is made up of hundreds of pupils, and not one is the same. Equine therapy is now used for speech purposes, learning sessions, and to work with untrusting foster children. The bond and movement of the horses creates significant improvement in their riders area of need.

This device is designed to help heal horses with potentially life threatening conditions such as a broken leg or a nerve block. When horses are diagnosed with one of these conditions, the owner often decides to have the animal euthanized because a full recovery to the horses’ previous potential is highly unlikely and time consuming. The project started by Dr. Montgomery gives these horses the possibility to recover fully by

The area of the injury must be observed for how well the circulation to this area is. While preparing for treatment, nurses can use a chart called the “Braden Scale” which determines different factors that contributed to the injury, which will give them a better idea about which treatment plan they should follow. In DeWitt’s “Medical-Surgical Concepts and Practices” it describes the scale having 6 factors that can contribute to a pressure injury as in “sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility, nutrition, and friction and shear” (DeWitt, 2013). It is easier to prevent pressure injuries than it is to treat them, that is why constant interventions are created to decrease the incidences of pressure injuries. A patient with an arterial pressure injury, depending on the severity will have a reduction in pressure over the area. Once the damage is done, the next measure is to relieve the pain and begin to start treatments. One simple way to help alleviate the pain is to dangle the affected area. This causes the blood to pull towards the feet increasing the blood flow to the lower extremities. One of the more tolerable treatments for an arterial pressure injury is to loosely wrap the affected area after receiving the cleaning. Other simple suggestions are to stop smoking, maintenance of high blood pressure, proper care if diabetic and change in diet.

When I was in elementary school, I had very strong feelings about everything. If you said black, I said white. If you said the sky was blue, I said it was not. Basically, if you thought you were right, I would attempt to challenge that in any way I could, even if that meant going against all logical thinking. This obstinance is best described in one time when I felt very strongly about horses. My family and I had horses for many years, and so did some of our friends. However, those friends treated their horses much differently than we did. We treated our horses with love and respect, going with the Western style of riding. Our friends still loved their horses, you could tell, but it was less of a "pet" type of love than a money-making

We are on a mission to assist both horse and rider to become harmonized as spiritually bonded companions. We are both Usui Reiki Master and have been practicing energy work for over 10 years.

The purpose of research is to show that horses are kind and have a special sense, horses are able to understand our feelings without even speaking. Demonstrating that children with ASD will have a special connection with the horse. Autism spectrum disorder children feel accepted by the horse in therapy. Knowing that autism is a disorder without a cure but, it could improve by providing them with activities. The purpose is to expose the positive effects this therapy does in a child. A child with autism spectrum disorder have a hard time to concentrate this study is to explain how equine therapy make a improvement in concentration. ASD children will found in horses a different and pleasant relationship. The goal is to investigate and evaluated