Walking ability of teenagers with intellectual disabilities improved by riding - study
A young rider in a therapy session. File image by State Farm Improvements in the walking ability of children with intellectual disabilities were found after they took part in a therapeutic horse riding program. Ok-Deuk Kang, a researcher with Jeju National University in South Korea, said normal development can be delayed in people with intellectual disabilities. This can limit learning capacity, mobility, and independent daily living. In addition, people with intellectual disabilities may have problems with basic movements such as walking, running, and throwing due to inconsistent body moveme...
Source: horsetalk.co.nz