Atuação do Fisioterapeuta em Centros de Equoterapia no Rio Grande do Sul'
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2024-11
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Fleig, Tania Cristina Malezan
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Schwingel, Glademir
Eckert, Deisirê
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Introdução: A equoterapia é um método terapêutico que utiliza o cavalo como agente para promover o desenvolvimento biopsicossocial de pessoas com
deficiência e/ou necessidades especiais, integrando as áreas de saúde, educação e equitação. Objetivo: Este estudo teve como objetivo descrever a atuação do fisioterapeuta em Centros de Equoterapia no Rio Grande do Sul (RS). Metodologia: A pesquisa foi observacional, descritiva e transversal, com a aplicação de um questionário online a 46 Centros de Equoterapia no estado. Foram coletados dados de 20 centros, todos com a presença do fisioterapeuta na equipe interdisciplinar. Principais Resultados: Os principais diagnósticos dos praticantes incluíram doenças genéticas, neurológicas, ortopédicas, musculares (92,3%) e doenças mentais, distúrbios psicológicos e comportamentais (84,6%), sendo que 80% dos encaminhamentos foram feitos por médicos. Para avaliação física e funcional, os instrumentos mais utilizados foram a Escala de Avaliação de Mobilidade para Equoterapia (55%), GMFM (40%), e a Escala de Ashworth e de Equilíbrio de Berg (35% cada). A hipoterapia foi utilizada em 85% dos centros como intervenção fisioterapêutica. Considerações Finais: Os resultados evidenciam a importância da atuação do fisioterapeuta, que contribui para melhorar o alinhamento corporal, resistência muscular, equilíbrio e socialização dos praticantes. A equoterapia é um método ainda pouco explorado, com escassa produção de publicações, mas tem se mostrado eficaz na promoção de ganhos físicos e psíquicos
Introduction: Equine therapy is a therapeutic method that uses horses as a means to promote the biopsychosocial development of people with disabilities and/or special needs, integrating the areas of health, education, and horse riding. Objective: This study aimed to describe the role of the physical therapist in Equine Therapy Centers in Rio Grande do Sul (RS). Methodology: The research was observational, descriptive, and cross-sectional, using an online questionnaire applied to 46 Equine Therapy Centers in the state. Data was collected from 20 centers, all with a physical therapist present in the interdisciplinary team. Main Results: The main diagnoses of the practitioners included genetic, neurological, orthopedic, muscular (92.3%), and mental illnesses, psychological and behavioral disorders (84.6%), with 80% of the referrals made by doctors. For physical and functional assessment, the most commonly used tools were the Mobility Evaluation Scale for Hippotherapy (55%), GMFM (40%), and the Ashworth and Berg Balance Scales (35% each). Hippotherapy was used in 85% of the centers as a physiotherapeutic intervention. Final Considerations: The results highlight the importance of the physiotherapist's role, which helps improve body alignment, muscle endurance, balance, and socialization for practitioners. Equine therapy is still a relatively untapped method, with little published research, but it has proven effective in promoting physical and psychological benefits.
Introduction: Equine therapy is a therapeutic method that uses horses as a means to promote the biopsychosocial development of people with disabilities and/or special needs, integrating the areas of health, education, and horse riding. Objective: This study aimed to describe the role of the physical therapist in Equine Therapy Centers in Rio Grande do Sul (RS). Methodology: The research was observational, descriptive, and cross-sectional, using an online questionnaire applied to 46 Equine Therapy Centers in the state. Data was collected from 20 centers, all with a physical therapist present in the interdisciplinary team. Main Results: The main diagnoses of the practitioners included genetic, neurological, orthopedic, muscular (92.3%), and mental illnesses, psychological and behavioral disorders (84.6%), with 80% of the referrals made by doctors. For physical and functional assessment, the most commonly used tools were the Mobility Evaluation Scale for Hippotherapy (55%), GMFM (40%), and the Ashworth and Berg Balance Scales (35% each). Hippotherapy was used in 85% of the centers as a physiotherapeutic intervention. Final Considerations: The results highlight the importance of the physiotherapist's role, which helps improve body alignment, muscle endurance, balance, and socialization for practitioners. Equine therapy is still a relatively untapped method, with little published research, but it has proven effective in promoting physical and psychological benefits.
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Biopsicossocial; Equoterapia; Funcionalidade; Biopsychosocial; Equine therapy; Functionality
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GREGORY, Sofia Acker. Atuação do Fisioterapeuta em Centros de Equoterapia no Rio Grande do Sul'. 2024. Artigo (Graduação) – Curso de Fisioterapia, Universidade do Vale do Taquari - Univates, Lajeado, 03 dez. 2024. Disponível em: http://hdl.handle.net/10737/4607.