Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis on the effect of hippotherapy and related equine-assisted therapies on motor capabilities in children with cerebral palsy

Abstract Background Equine-assisted treatments of the motor system appear to have an effect on the neuromuscular system and aim to improve the pathological condition of children with cerebral palsy. Hippotherapy is a distinct form of equine-assisted therapy where certified physiotherapists use the h...

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Main Authors: Martin Häusler, Nicole Heussen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-03-01
Series:Systematic Reviews
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13643-020-01297-7