Animals and Aquatics

Hippotherapy and Everyday Living: Enhancing ADLs

April 02, 2024 gina taylor Season 2 Episode 9
Animals and Aquatics
Hippotherapy and Everyday Living: Enhancing ADLs
Show Notes

 In this episode, Gina  celebrates April as Occupational Therapy Month by delving into the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework (OTPF) and its application in the unique area of hippotherapy. She explores how hippotherapy promotes the development of activities of daily living (ADLs) and discuss the importance of utilizing equine movement as a therapeutic tool to achieve functional outcomes. Through real-life examples and insights, you learn the ways in which hippotherapy addresses core strength, sensory processing, motor planning, and sequencing—all essential components for enhancing independence in ADLs. This episode provides valuable guidance for occupational therapists seeking to integrate hippotherapy into their practice and effectively communicate its distinct value. 

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