Is Hippotherapy right for you?

As a course of treatment, hippotherapy can be equally beneficial for children and adults with mild to severe neuromuscoskeletal dysfunction.

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Medical conditions where hippotherapy can help are:

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• Autism Spectrum Disorder

• Cerebral Palsy

• Developmental Delay

• Genetic Syndromes

• Learning Disabilities

• Sensory Integration Disorders

• Speech-Language Disorders

• Traumatic Brain Injury/Stroke

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Physical impairments where hippotherapy can help are:

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• Abnormal muscle tone

• Impaired balance responses

• Impaired coordination

• Impaired communication

• Impaired sensorimotor function

• Postural asymmetry

• Poor postural control

• Decreased mobility

• Limbic system dysfunction related to arousal and attentional skills

 

If you are interested in finding our more, contact Joanna at joanna@heartlandtherapy.co.uk