Exner G, Engelmann A, Lange K, Wenck B
Querschnittgelähmten-Zentrum, Unfallkrankenhauses Hamburg.
Rehabilitation (Stuttg). 1994 Feb;33(1):39-43.
A total of 67 patients, both paraplegic and quadriplegic, had participated in a hippotherapy programme over a study period of almost 18 months, with positive effects found relative to spasticity, certain pain syndromes, as well as contraction syndromes associated with impaired joint mobility. Frequently the only effective measure at all, and moreover of astonishingly lasting effect, the spasticity-reducing treatment turned out especially beneficial. Along with these statistically supported findings, a number of associated effects were noted in the physiotherapy and, especially, the nursing sectors, with easier catheterization, more rhythmical bowel function, more balanced mood with improved sleep, and a generally increased openness and motivation. Hippotherapy has proven a valid method within a synergistic approach for comprehensive care in paraplegia.
在近18个月的研究期间，共有67名截瘫和四肢瘫患者参加了一项马术疗法项目，发现该项目对痉挛、某些疼痛综合征以及与关节活动受限相关的挛缩综合征有积极效果。事实证明，减少痉挛的治疗通常是唯一有效的措施，而且效果惊人地持久，尤其有益。除了这些有统计学依据的发现外，在物理治疗特别是护理领域还注意到了一些相关影响，如导尿更容易、肠道功能更有规律、情绪更平衡且睡眠改善，以及总体上开放性和积极性增强。马术疗法已被证明是截瘫综合护理协同方法中的一种有效方法。
