ArticleSensors (Basel, Switzerland)2021
Virtual Reality-Incorporated Horse Riding Simulator to Improve Motor Function and Balance in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Pilot Study.
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8 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Effects of hippotherapy on motor function of children with cerebral palsy: a systematic review study.Italian journal of pediatrics · 2024Pooled it
- Health Literacy Interventions and Outcomes in Patients WithAtrial Fibrillation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.JACC. Advances · 2026Article
- A scoping review of the application scope of digital technologies in lower limb rehabilitation and balance training for children with cerebral palsy.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2026Review
- The Effect of Hippotherapy Simulator-Assisted Therapy on Motor and Functional Outcomes in Children with Cerebral Palsy.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2025Article
- Better Understanding Rehabilitation of Motor Symptoms: Insights from the Use of Wearables.Pragmatic and observational research · 2025Review
- The Role of Immersive Virtual Reality Interventions in Pediatric Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review across Motor and Cognitive Domains.Brain sciences · 2024Review
- Immersive Innovations: Exploring the Diverse Applications of Virtual Reality (VR) in Healthcare.Cureus · 2024Review
- Effectiveness of Mechanical Horse-Riding Simulator-Based Interventions in Patients with Cerebral Palsy-A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Review
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Abstract
The horse riding simulator (HRS) reportedly has a beneficial effect on motor function and balance in children with cerebral palsy (CP). However, by itself, the HRS is not a sufficient source of challenge and motivation for children. To address this issue, we combined the HRS with virtual reality (VR) to promote somatosensory stimulation and motivation. Sixteen children (ages: 5-17 years) with CP and presenting Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) levels I-IV were enrolled in the study. Using a head-mounted display and controllers, interventions were carried out over 30-min periods (two rides lasting 12 min each, along with a six-min rest period) twice a week over a period of eight weeks (16 sessions in aggregate). The Pediatric Balance Scale (PBS), Gross Motor Function measure (GMFM)-88, and GMFM-66 scores of each participant were measured before and after the interventions. Statistically significant improvements were observed in the PBS, GMFM-66, the total GMFM-88 scores, and those corresponding to dimensions D and E of GMFM-88 after the intervention (
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