Does Hippotherapy Improve the Functions in Children with Cerebral Palsy? Systematic Review Based on the International Classification of Functioning.

To perform a systematic review of the literature regarding scientific reality of hippotherapy in children with cerebral palsy graded according to France HAS (Haute Autorité de Santé) recommendations and applied to the International Classification of Functioning. The research in MEDLINE and Cochrane Library databases was performed using the keywords: "Equestrian therapy," "Riding for the disabled," "Hippotherapy," "Equine-movement therapy," and "Therapeutic horse (back) riding." The methodological quality of the articles was assessed using four levels of proof and three guideline grades (A: strong; B: moderate; C: poor).

[Exoskeletons for restoring motor functions].

Paraplegia results in deficiencies and impairments which have an impact on the somatic and psychological state of patients. Powered exoskeleton orthoses can be used in certain conditions. Studies assessing the criteria for walking with an exoskeleton have highlighted interesting parameters for the creation of a functional orthosis.