Pulmonary Function and Aerobic Capacity Responses to Equine Assisted Therapy in Adolescents with Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial

• Main Authors: Mohamed A. Abdel Ghafar (Author), Osama R. Abdelraouf (Author), Amr A. Abdel-aziem (Author), Tamer E. Elnegamy (Author), Mariam E. Mohamed (Author), Amr M. Yehia (Author), Gihan Samir Mousa (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Medical Journals Sweden, 2022-06-01T00:00:00Z.
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Background: Idiopathic scoliosis is a common spinal malalignment that negatively impacts the respiratory system and physical conditioning in adolescents. Equine-assisted therapy comprises therapeutic horseback riding that optimizes physical performance and mobility in a range of contexts. However, t...