Abstract Details

Title Effectiveness of Hippotherapy in Balance Rehabilitation for Stroke Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Topic Neuro-rehabilitation

Presentation(s) P7 - Poster Session 7 (5:00 PM-6:00 PM)

Poster/Presentation
Number 4-002

Objective This study aims to summarize the evidence on the effect of hippotherapy on postural control and balance in stroke patients

Background hemiparesis and balance impairments are common post-stroke complications, affecting the functional capacity and daily life activities of patients. Hippotherapy, a therapeutic intervention using horses or mechanical devices, has shown promise in improving stroke patients' balance, postural control, and mobility.

Design/Methods This study followed PRISMA guidelines for systematic review. The search was conducted through major databases like PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, and CENTRAL with relevant keywords. Review manager software was used for meta-analysis.

Results Ten studies were included in our systematic review. Seven studies were included in our meta-analysis compromising evidence from 238 patients. Hippotherapy was found to provide superior balance scores compared to control on the Berg balance scale (MD= 1.72, 95% CI= [1.38, 2.07], P<000.1) and timed up-and-go test (MD= -2.97 seconds, 95% CI= [-4.83, -1.11], P=0.002). These improvements were also found in other measurement tools such as the 10-meter-walk test and the center of pressure test.

Conclusions Our results suggest that hippotherapy may provide a better alternative to traditional exercise for post-stroke balance rehabilitation. However, further large RCT studies are needed to support the robustness of our results.

Authors/Disclosures
Ahmed Negida, MD, PhD (Virginia Commonwealth University) PRESENTER	Dr. Negida has nothing to disclose.
Moaz E. Abouelmagd, MD	Dr. Abouelmagd has nothing to disclose.
Asmaa Z. Zakria (Al-Azhar university)	Dr. Zakria has nothing to disclose.
Ahmed Elshahat, MD	Dr. Elshahat has nothing to disclose.
Belal M. Hamed, Jr., Medical student	Dr. Hamed has nothing to disclose.
Ismail A. Ibrahim	Mr. Ibrahim has nothing to disclose.
Ahmed S. AbdelAziz, MD	Dr. AbdelAziz has nothing to disclose.

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