Hippotherapist

Were you aware that the natural movement of a horse can be used to treat various neurological and sensory disorders? Well, this is what these professionals do earn a living. 

Though it is not very popular in India, this is a profession that is on the rise. Driven by the ever-increasing number of people seeking treatment in community and non-clinical settings, this career path has emerged as one of the most sought after profession in a growing number of nations.

The American Hippotherapy Association (AHA) defines hippotherapy as, “a term that refers to the use of the movement of the horse as a strategy by Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech-Language Pathologists to address impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities in patients with neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction. This strategy is used as part of an integrated treatment program to achieve functional outcomes.”

Hippotherapist use their unique treatment methods to help people, especially children’s suffering from multiple sclerosis, autism, Downs's syndrome, and other conditions.

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