Speaking Greek with CTRC: "Hippotherapy"

Greek Week

At CTRC we speak Greek daily. "Hippotherapy" originates from the Greek word "hippos" meaning horse and translates into "treatment with the help of the horse". Based on the idea that horse’s natural three-dimensional movement - which mimics human gaits  - actively encourages the participant to responds to the horse’s gentle rhythm whether positioned on the horse facing forward or backward, sitting sideways, lying down, or standing.

Hippotherapy is a tool used by certified therapist (PT, OT, ST) to improve overall balance, strength, muscle control and tone, motor development and coordination. It is gaining popularity throughout the work and is notably effective as a unique aide to those with neuromusculoskeletal dysfunctions. The therapist at CTRC who conduct Hippotherapy are therapists therapists who have advanced education, are registered and certified with the American Hippotherapy Association (AHA), are a certified Registered Level NARHA instructor, as well as have credentials demonstrating their working knowledge of the safe and effective use of the horse’s movement as a therapy strategy integrated with neuromotor function and sensory processing.

A short video below provides an inside look on how Hippotherapy works:







Here is a list of general indications that might make Hippotherapy the correct treatment for you, your child, or someone you know.

Autism Spectrum Disorder
Cerebral Palsy
Develop mental Delay
Genetic Syndromes
Learning Disabilities
Sensory Integration Disorders
Speech-Language Disorders
Traumatic Brain Injury/Stroke

Looking for further information on CTRC's Hippotherapy program?  Please contact HYPERLINK " mailto:penelope@ctrcinc.org?subject=Hippo%20Inquiry"Penelope Powell, Program Coordinator, or call (303) 652-9131.