Article

Equithérapie - Hippothérapie
We compared anteroposterior and mediolateral range of motion and velocity of the
center of pressure (COP) on the horse's back between riders without disabilities
and riders with cerebral palsy. An electronic pressure mat was used to track COP
movements beneath the saddle in 4 riders without disabilities and 4 riders with
cerebral palsy. Comparisons between rider groups were made using the Mann-Whitney
test (p < .05). The two rider groups differed significantly in anteroposterior
range of COP motion, mediolateral range of COP motion, and mediolateral COP
velocity. Anteroposterior COP velocity did not differ between groups. The results
suggest that measurements of COP range of motion and velocity are potentially
useful for monitoring changes in balance as an indicator of core stability during
equine-assisted activities.

Langue : ANGLAIS