Physical Therapy
Beyond The Gym
Mobility Sense PT Offers
Physical Therapy with the option of using the horse
Manual therapy may be used prior to using the strategy of the horse and sometimes on its own.
Using the horse is a great strategy to help find midline.
We are always providing physical therapy services whether we use the horse or not.
Gateway to The Brain
Robin Harwell, SLP
“When led by a physical therapist, Gateway to the Brain are strategies on the ground or using suspended equipment specifically designed to build neural pathways in combination with an adaptive horsemanship riding lesson taught by a certified therapeutic riding instructor. Gateway to the Brain sessions are either before or after adaptive horsemanship lesson.” Gateway to the Brain uses meaningful activities in series, often incorporating rhythmic alternating movements to promote improved attention, self-regulation, balance, strength and coordination to improve a patient’s effectiveness to interact with their environment.
Understanding The Terminology
Hippotherapy is one strategy used in physical therapy.
Hippotherapy is a term describing a strategy used by licensed physical therapists, occupational therapists, or speech-language pathologists only. These medical professionals use purposeful manipulation of horse movement combined with evidence-based medical practices and clinical reasoning as a therapy tool to engage sensory, neuromotor, and cognitive systems to promote functional outcomes.