Equine Assisted Therapy and Changes in Gait for a Young Adult Female with Down Syndrome
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of equine assisted therapy on selected gait parameters in a person with Down syndrome. One female participant with Down syndrome completed two therapeutic horseback riding programs, each consisting of six riding sessions. Specific gait characteris...
Main Authors: | Katherine J. Coffey, Adam C. Knight, Benjamin Wax |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Mississippi State University
2015-10-01
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Series: | Journal of Human Sciences and Extension |
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Online Access: | https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/jhse/vol3/iss3/2/ |
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