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Therapeutic riding at part of vestibular rehabilitation program for…
Therapeutic riding at part of vestibular rehabilitation program for clients with vestibular migraines or vestibular dysfunction
OVERVIEW
for clients already familiar with horses, no anxiety
for this exercise, focus on peripheral dysfunction not central
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OPPORTUNITIES
for a non BPPV population, this could be a helpful added modality to land based physiotherapy
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for the younger population, a more fun based approach to exercises
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FACTS
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therapeutic horse riding
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gradual increase in REPS, ROM and time possible
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quiet, not too bright environment
DIFFICULTIES
if client becomes unwell, quick dismount required making it unsafe as treatment modality
client needs to be able to recognise dizziness early so horse can stand still for symptoms to settle
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possibility of sensory input overload, possibly aggrevating symptoms
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BENEFITS
Being able to offer a horse riding program for clients wishing to return to riding post vestibular dysfunction
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as a physiotherapist, being able to assess clients, provide HEP and adapt exercises as required
as physiotherapist, being able to refer onto GP, neurologist or other landbased physiotherapist practice
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