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In late 2022, Unity Point Health received 2 MiraColts through grant award to the St. Luke’s Foundation for its St. Luke’s Witwer Children’s Therapy (WCT) centers. One of the biggest benefits overall to patients at Witwer, “is that this can be seen as a game or fun activity.”
The Ride On Centre for Kids (ROCK), a non-profit organization in Georgetown, Texas, has been using the MiraColt™ as part of its equine-assisted therapy/ hippotherapy and activities to help children with physical, cognitive, and emotional disabilities.
Hippotherapy, equine-assisted therapy, and therapeutic riding are increasingly being used to manage cerebral palsy in children. However, is there evidence that it actually helps? Does horseback riding indeed help and would an equine motion simulator like the MiraColt therefore be a good idea?
Explore our top picks for therapy and gym equipment that help kids with autism. Discover what options we recommend to help them reach their full potential.
Children with cerebral palsy can greatly benefit from regular exercise. Learn here about the best ways to incorporate exercise into your child’s development.
The effects and symptoms of Parkinson’s disease can be difficult to slow. However, it is possible with proper care. Here are a few things you need to know.
Physical therapy is helpful to many individuals. Patients with Down syndrome may also use physical therapy to improve motor skills. Here’s why.
As with any physical therapy device, the MiraColt requires maintenance to continue running effectively. This guide will outline the proper care.
Advancements in the physical therapy field mean better care for patients. Here are a few inspiring innovations we’re seeing for the next year.
Discover why you should foster a love of horses in special needs kids and learn more about the various ways horses provide positive life influences.
Did you know gait training strengthens one’s motor skills? Discover how hippotherapy helps gross motor functions in kids with CP and what benefits it offers.
Learn four different ways to improve the quality of life for Parkinson’s patients and enhance your therapy sessions to better benefit them.
Are you setting up a physical therapy space for those with Down syndrome? Discover some of the best PT equipment to include in your space and therapy sessions.
Are you still unsure about the effectiveness of hippotherapy? Click here to read 3 debunked common misconceptions about hippotherapy and discover its benefits.
Chariot Innovations, Inc. announces its intent to attend the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.) Conference in St. Louis, MO, on October 28-30, 2022.
Explore the history of hippotherapy and equine therapy, and witness the key moments that played a part in this influential therapy’s growth over time.
Reduce stress in your child’s life with help from therapy. Discover three therapeutic forms that help manage stress in children with autism.
Expand your loved one’s support system and discover alternative and complementary treatments for cerebral palsy. Discover different forms of aid and growth.
Learn about the various forms of equine therapy and discover how each therapeutic form differs, from who they help to how they use horses in different ways.
Did you know horse riding offers numerous benefits for children with autism? Discover the effectiveness of hippotherapy and its support for kids with autism.
Do you know the importance of balance? Learn different ways to improve balance in children with down syndrome and discover the role it plays in their life.
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