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Effects of Horse Riding Simulator With or Without Visual Feedback on Balance and Postural Control

NCT06231147 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 28

Last updated 2024-06-13

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Summary

Spastic cerebral palsy is a neurological condition that causes muscle spasticity and motor impairments, greatly impacting a child's ability to maintain balance and control their posture. The horse riding simulator (HRS), inspired by hippo therapy, has emerged as a potential therapeutic intervention for enhancing motor function in individuals with cerebral palsy. This study explored the additional effects of mirror visual feedback when used in conjunction with the HRS. Strategically placed mirrors allow participants to observe their own body movements and positions in real-time. The simulator's rhythmic, multidimensional movements deliver sensory input and challenge the motor system, promoting postural adjustments and improved balance. Furthermore, the integration of mirror visual feedback appears to enhance the therapeutic benefits. Real-time visual information enables children to actively observe and correct their body positioning, leading to improved body awareness and more efficient motor responses.

Conditions

  • Cerebral Palsy

Interventions

OTHER

HORSE RIDING SIMULATOR WITH VISUAL FEEDBACK

horse riding simulator session with mirror visual feedback. The participants will be instructed that how to perform exercises by using the horse riding simulator (HRS) system in front of mirror

OTHER

HORSE RIDING SIMULATOR WITHOUT VISUAL FEEDBACK

horse riding simulator session without visual feedback. The participants will be instructed that how to perform exercises by using the horse riding simulator (HRS) system.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Riphah International University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Shehar Bano, MS* · Riphah International University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
8 Years
Max Age
12 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-12-01
Primary Completion
2024-02-05
Completion
2024-02-05

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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