Horse Riding for Children with Cerebral Palsy (CP) as a Therapy (IMAGE)

GIST (Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology)

Horse Riding for Children with Cerebral Palsy (CP) as a Therapy

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In a recent study, researchers from Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) confirm horse riding as a viable mobility treatment for Cerebral Palsy. The study shows that functional mobility in children with cerebral palsy can be improved through physical interaction with horses.

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Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST)

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