Effects of hippotherapy on the elderly

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Aging, Population Dynamics, Postural Balance; I01.240.600; G07.345.124; G11.427.690

• Registration Number: RBR-6phs67
• Lead Sponsor: Faculdade de Odontologia de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulo FORP/USP

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2020-07-30
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

Individuals of both genders and age between 60 and 79 years, without compromising gait and who are beginning the practice of hippotherapy with the project.

Exclusion Criteria

Epilepsy, hypertension (uncontrolled), acute heart disease, spinal instability, severe cervical spine disorder, shoulder or hip dislocation, scoliosis evolving by 30 degrees or more, decubitus ulcers in the pelvic region or in the lower limbs, uncontrollable fear who did not complete the expected number of sessions and / or had more than two consecutive absences during the sessions

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified