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Essay / Therapeutic Riding - 718
Therapeutic riding is usually done with children because it is easier for their bones to repair and recover. The goal of physiotherapy for children with cerebral palsy is to reduce the influence of abnormal muscle tone. There are different types of therapy using horses. Hippotherapy means- treatment with the help of a horse from the Greek word hippopotamus. Hippotherapy is typically used for people with mild to severe neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction. Hippotherapy is not intended for all disabled patients. Another type of EFP therapy is called equine-facilitated psychotherapy. Which is a lot of jumping and driving. Back riding occurs when the rider cannot hold themselves vertically enough on the horse, so a certified rider will come and sit behind them to support them while they are on the horse and make sure they stay still . Therapeutic riding dates back to World War I, where it was used to help veterans. Therapeutic horse riding can benefit you in many different ways. Its phycological benefits include promoting feelings of power and happiness. The physical...