EQUINE THERAPY AS A PHYSIOTHERAPEUTIC RESOURCE IN THE TREATMENT OF CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.159532509011

• Palavras-chave: Down syndrome. Physiotherapy. Equine therapy

• Keywords: Down syndrome. Physiotherapy. Equine therapy

• Abstract:

  Introduction: Down Syndrome (DS), also known as Trisomy 21, is caused by an extra chromosome in pair 21.  Worldwide, it affects around 1 in 1,000 live births, causing complications such as delays in neuropsychomotor development and heart disease. Aim: To discuss how equine therapy acts as a physiotherapeutic resource for children with Down's Syndrome. Methodology: A descriptive qualitative bibliographic review looking at equine therapy as a physiotherapeutic approach in children with DS, using studies published between 2014 and 2024 in the Scielo, PubMed, PEDro and Google Scholar databases. Results: Equine therapy contributes to neuropsychomotor development. Final considerations: Equine therapy brings benefits to trisomic children.