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Articles and Multimedia
Resources used in Cerebral Palsy for Bronchial Desobstruction at Therapeutic Riding.
Complementary Resources in Therapeutic Riding
Multimedia
Highlights
What makes a good therapy horse?
Therapeutic Horseback Riding is a multidisciplinary approach which has become known worldwide in recent decades. The horse is an incredible animal that serves a multifaceted and dynamic role in therapeutic horseback riding, enhancing the quality of life of many people with different disabilities and needs.
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Ludic therapeutic resources
From infancy to old age, play is consistently related to positive wellbeing. Put simply, play makes better and happier kids.
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Teaching Children with Autism to Mind-Read through Therapeutic Riding
Autism is a complex disorder that affects many aspects of a child’s functioning.
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Mylena Medeiros Books
Children with Neuromotor Disorders- Hippotherapy and Neurodevelopmental Treatment in Clinical Practice
Hippotherapy- Neuroscientific Fundamentation
Learning Disabilities - The Hippotherapy in the Optimization of Therapeutic Environment
Basis of Hippotherapy
Goals
Mission
The Equoamigos organization is dedicated to advancing rehabilitation practice by promoting hippotherapyand supporting, conducting and disseminating research to improve the quality of healthcare to individuals with physical or intelectual disabilities.
Vision
As healthcare technology advances, more people are surviving injuries and diseases that once would have been fatal. People experiencing chronic illnesses are living longer, and the need for rehabilitation services continues to expand.
The Equoamigos organization provides excellence in the field of hippotherapy as an effective and innovative treatment strategy that improves the quality of life for individuals with disabilities.
Values
Integrity: Commitment to the highest standards of personal, ethical and professional behavior.
Accountability: Commitment to good stewardship, transparency, and fiduciary responsibility.
Accessibility: Promoting availability for those who cannot afford to pay for this therapy.
Innovation: Promoting research and evidence based treatment strategies.
Excellence: Promoting the highest caliber of programs and resources.
Collaboration: Networking and partnering with organizations with similar missions and values.
Partners
Team Equoamigos
