Barbara MacLean
concludes there are many ways horses help veterans with different issues. She
claims that using horses are good ways for bonding and it teaches the veteran
to be a good leader. Maclean develops this claim by first explaining that it
helps them communicate; recognize feelings, frustrations, their goals and
successes. Maclean states that since horses are larger animals so veterans that
have trouble controlling their anger would realize that if they get mad and
make a sudden movement the horse could cause them harm. Lastly, the author
explains that veterans must be assertive without being aggressive and they
should show confidence to gain respect of the horse and become a “herd” leader.
Barbara Maclean’s purpose is to inform the public about equine therapy for
veterans in order to help them with their interaction with other people and
animals. Also many people connect better with animals because they accept
anyone for who they are. This work is significant because it helps give me a
better understanding of how adults can use this as well as children.
Friday, October 5, 2012
Equine- assisted therapy
Improvements in muscle symmetry in children with cerebral palsy after equine- assisted therapy
William Brenda et al
states that Hippotherapy provides physical, emotional, and social stimulation.
She claims that it is unusual nature of hippotherapy but it’s based off of
building motor skills development. Brenda et al develops this claim by stating
that horses have been specifically used for therapeutic benefit as for as the
1600s in Germany. Brenda et al describes equine therapy when it’s in use as a
child on a horse lying down, sitting forward or backwards while and physical
therapist walks along the side for security purposes. A person with spastic palsy usually shows positive changes within
the first five to ten minutes. Lastly,
the author states that before they are put on a horse they are to sit on a
55-gallon drum to help them with how they are to sit on the horse. William
Brenda et al purpose is to inform people that Hippotherapy started a long time
ago and can still be used today in order to help kids overcome diseases and
disorders. This work is significant because it helps me understand
Hippotherapy, where it came from and also how it works.
Benda, William, Nancy H. Mcgibbon, and
Kathryn L. Grant. "Improvements In Muscle Symmetry In Children With
Cerebral Palsy After Equine-Assisted Therapy (Hippotherapy)." Journal
Of Alternative & Complementary Medicine 9.6 (2003): 817-825. Academic
Search Premier. Web. 4 Oct. 2012.
Why children with special needs feel better with hippotherapy sessions: a conceptual review
Anabel Granados
informs that the treatment consist of the movement of the horse and patients
response to the movement. The patient can be facing forward, backward or lying
on their back. The therapy is based on
strengthening muscles using the horse movement. She claims that it is used for
physical, psychological, cognitive, social, behavioral, and educational goals.
Granados develops this claim by McConnell claiming that there are psychological
benefits to equine therapy. Granados lists the wide range of disabilities such
as autism, cerebral palsy, communication disorders, cerebrovascular accident
stroke, developmental decay, Down syndrome and many more. Lastly, the author
states that hippotherapy also improves muscle symmetry. There was one study
where it had improved someone’s muscle symmetry within only eight minutes of
therapy. This process can also improve motor skills of a person. Using a
bareback pad is also used for the rider to be able to absorb more warmth and
massaging motions of the horse. Anabel Granados’ purpose is to inform people
that equine therapy, also known as hippotherapy, in order to help kids to build
strength in muscles if they have a disease. This work is significant because it
helps me understand the full meaning of equine therapy.
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Wordle #2 Based on Key Terms
Works Cited
MacLean, Barbara. "Guest Editorial: Equine-Assisted Therapy." Journal Of Rehabilitation Research And Development 48.7 (2011): ix-xii. MEDLINE. Web. 7 Sept. 2012.
Granados, Anabel Corral, and Inmaculada Fernández Agís. "Why Children With Special Needs Feel Better With Hippotherapy Sessions: A Conceptual Review." Journal Of Alternative And
Complementary Medicine (New York, N.Y.) 17.3 (2011): 191-197. MEDLINE. Web. 18 Sept. 2012.
Benda, William, Nancy H. Mcgibbon, and Kathryn L. Grant. "Improvements In Muscle Symmetry In Children With Cerebral Palsy After Equine-Assisted Therapy (Hippotherapy)." Journal Of Alternative & Complementary Medicine 9.6 (2003): 817-825. Academic Search Premier. Web. 4 Oct. 2012.
Stefano Bonassi, et al. "Effect Of Equestrian Therapy And Onotherapy In Physical And Psycho-Social Performances Of Adults With Intellectual Disability: A Preliminary Study Of Evaluation Tools Based On The ICF Classification." Disability And Rehabilitation 34.4 (2012): 279-287. MEDLINE. Web. 4 Oct. 2012.
Essential Questions
- Which group is affected the most by equine therapy?
- How is equine therapy used to heal problems?
- Whats the benefits of using equine therapy?
- Should equine therapy be recommended before medicine is prescribed?
- Why is equine therapy used to help people with problems?
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