A EQUOTERAPIA COMO RECURSO FISIOTERÁPICO NO TRATAMENTO DE CRIANÇAS COM SÍNDROME DE DOWN
A EQUOTERAPIA COMO RECURSO FISIOTERÁPICO NO TRATAMENTO DE CRIANÇAS COM SÍNDROME DE DOWN
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.3742516016
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Palavras-chave: Síndrome de Down. Fisioterapia. Equoterapia.
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Keywords: Down Syndrome. Physiotherapy. Equine Therapy.
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Abstract: Introduction: Down Syndrome (DS), also known as Trisomy 21, is caused by an extra chromosome in pair 21. Affecting around 1 in every 1,100 live births globally, the syndrome causes health complications such as developmental delays and heart disease. Objective: To analyze how equine therapy acts as a physiotherapeutic resource for children with Down's Syndrome. Methodology: A descriptive qualitative bibliographic review of equine therapy as a physiotherapeutic approach for children with DS, between 2014 and 2024, using 3 the Scielo, PubMed, PEDro and Google Scholar databases. Results: Equine therapy contributes positively to neuropsychomotor development. Final considerations: Despite the scarcity of studies, equine therapy has the potential to offer considerable advantages to children with Down's Syndrome.
- Eduarda Cardoso Almeida
- Maria Isabel de Oliveira Rocha
- Jandira Dantas Silva
- Naiarlly de Aquino Benício
- Roselaine de Oliveira Santos
