International Review of Applied Sciences and Engineering
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Volume 4: Issue 1
Development and characterization of a new measurement technique for monitoring changes in acceleration during hippotherapy
Authors:
J. Pálinkás Department of Physiotherapy, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary

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I. A. Szabó Department of Solid State Physics, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary

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L. Harasztosi Department of Solid State Physics, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary

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F. R. Soha Department of Solid State Physics, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary

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S. Manó Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
Nagyerdei krt. 98, H-4032, Debrecen, Hungary

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Z. Csernátony Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary

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Pages:
21–26
Online Publication Date:
01 Jun 2013
Publication Date:
01 Jun 2013
Article Category:
Research Article
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1556/irase.4.2013.1.3
Keywords:
biomechanics; motion analysis; paediatrics; physical disabilities; physical therapy
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Abstract

The beneficial effects of hippotherapy lie in the transmission of the horse's movements to the patient. The aim of our work was to create a measurement method for objective evaluation that can be used in natural settings without interfering with therapy.

Methodology/Principal findings

Our measurement system consists of three treble axis accelerometers connected to a data logger. Software was developed for data analysis and post processing. A commercial DVD recording camera was used to document the hippotherapy session. In this paper we present the results obtained in pilot measurements on ten children with cerebral palsy. For reference, a skilled rider was measured on the same horse using a passive following seat.

Conclusions

The acceleration diagrams show common characteristics useful to the interpretation of the movement transfer during hippotherapy as well as individual patterns indicating alterations in the movement reactions of different patients.

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