What is it about?
This study examined how hippotherapy combined with Schroth exercises affected postural asymmetry and dynamic balance in AIS compared to traditional physiotherapy (Schroth exercises) alone. The results showed that In adolescence idiopathic scoliosis, hippotherapy training combined with Schroth exercises improves posture asymmetry and balancing ability more effectively than Schroth exercises alone.
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Why is it important?
However, there is limited literature data available concerning the effects of hippotherapy on balance and postural symmetry in those suffering from idiopathic scoliosis.
Perspectives
In teenagers with idiopathic scoliosis, combining hippotherapy with Schroth exercises improves postural asymmetry and balancing ability more effectively than Schroth exercises alone. As a result, while developing an AIS rehabilitation program, this combination should be taken into account.
Prof. Dr. Amr Almaz Abdel-aziem
Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University
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This page is a summary of: A 10-Week Program of Combined Hippotherapy and Scroth’s Exercises Improves Balance and Postural Asymmetries in Adolescence Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Randomized Controlled Study, Children, December 2021, MDPI AG,
DOI: 10.3390/children9010023.
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