Horseback Riding Has Therapeutic Effects on People with Disabilities, Study Shows

Horseback riding can improve motor function and balance in people with cerebral palsy (CP) and other disabilities, says a new study. The study, “Therapeutic Effects of Horseback Riding Interventions: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis,” appeared in the American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. It suggests that activities and therapies involving horses have a positive…

In Sweden, Boys More Likely Than Girls to Get Physiotherapeutic Interventions for CP

A new study reports that both gender and geography play roles in whether Swedish children with cerebral palsy (CP) receive needed physiotherapeutic interventions (PTIs). The study, “Physiotherapeutic interventions and physical activity for children in Northern Sweden with cerebral palsy: a register study from equity and gender perspectives,” appeared in the journal …