Evaluation of muscle using electromyography in patients with Down syndrome undergoing hippotherapy
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https://doi.org/10.34024/rnc.2015.v23.8029Keywords:
Hippotherapy, Assisted Therapy Horses, Electrical Stimulation Therapy, Electromyography, Down’s SyndromeAbstract
Objective. To investigate the effects of hippotherapy on muscle activation of spinal and abdominal region of patients with Down syndrome (DS). Method. The study included 11 practitioners subdivided into groups: Down group (DG) and control group (CG). 27 sessions were held with duration of 30 minutes, and electromyographic recordings were made in the following sessions: 1st, 10th, 20th and 27th. Results. Around the 10th session muscle activation stabilized. At the end of the proposed sessions children with DS showed lower activation compared to the end time of the CG sessions. The types of land use have generated a similar activation in muscles of practitioners studied, but DG presented with a lower activation compared to CG. The muscles of the cervical region were the most active among the muscles tested in both groups predominantly in CG. Conclusions. It is suggested that from the 10th session includes the associated movement of the horse during therapy activities for both groups, and there may be a need of time greater than 30 minutes session for children with Down syndrome. The Hippotherapy contributed to a better activation of the muscles studied, thus helping to better quality of life.
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