재활승마가 뇌병변 장애아동들의 대동작 운동기능과 균형성에 미치는 영향

초록

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of rehabilitation horse riding on the gross motor function and muscle balance of mentally disabled children. Six mentally disable children (boys and girls) were selected for this study. Each of the subjects participated in 12 sessions of rehabilitation horse riding over a period of 3 months. Before and after measurements were taken using the gross motor function evaluation, pediatric balance scale and observation techniques. The gross motor function evaluation score was higher after the training for the subject A lying down more and flipping over, for B standing on all fours and kneeling, for E and F sitting down, and for C and D standing. There was a slight difference in the improvement of muscle balance while the subjects were walking. From observation the training affected all of subjects’ psychological state. In conclusion, this study provides evidence that rehabilitation horse riding have positive effects on gross motor function skills of mentally disabled children.

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