Η θεραπευτική ιππασία στην Ελλάδα και οι επιδράσεις της σε άτομα με εγκεφαλική παράλυση

Περιβόλα, Αθηνά

Therapeutic ridding in Greece and its effects in people with cerebral palsy

Master Thesis

Author

Περιβόλα, Αθηνά

Date

2017

Abstract

Introduction: The benefits of therapeutic riding are already observed since ancient times and today this technique is one of the most effective methods of therapeutic management of children with disabilities. Aim: To investigate the positive effects of therapeutic riding programs for children with disabilities, including children with learning difficulties, with pervasive developmental disorders, with orthopedic injuries, with neurological damage and the contraindications of these programs. Methodology: The literature review of journal articles and scientific books in several online databases and libraries under keywords searching. Results: The results of the literature review highlight the effectiveness and the positive effects of therapeutic riding programs for children with disabilities. Conclusions: The general attitude of parents and guardians with regard to therapeutic riding sessions and the results are not only positive but also hopeful. These positive results are consistent with the results of relevant studies and highlight the positive effects of therapeutic riding.

Postgraduate Studies Programme

Οικονομικά και Διοίκηση της Υγείας

Department

Σχολή Οικονομικών, Επιχειρηματικών και Διεθνών Σπουδών. Τμήμα Οικονομικής Επιστήμης

Number of pages

109

Language

Greek

URI

https://dione.lib.unipi.gr/xmlui/handle/unipi/10625

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