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- Title
Efeitos da equoterapia na qualidade de vida de adolescente com TDAH.
- Authors
Rodrigues Caobianco, Juliana Dalva; Grubits Freire, Heloisa Bruna; Pereira de Jesus, Lisiane; Melo e Oña, Cely Marini
- Abstract
The present study case aims to highlight the benefits of horseback riding to improve the quality of life and health of an adolescent who displayed striking characteristics of Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (TDAH), and was positively diagnosed as an TDAH patient. The protocol of horseback riding activities was performed in 24 sessions targeting at applying exercises that would improve the concentration span and attention of the patient. The exercises included routines that should be performed in the suggested order together with ludic activities in a jumping track. Based on the results it was possible to conclude that the horseback riding program was beneficial considering the daily routine of this TDAH adolescent who displayed striking disorder characteristics. She showed improvements in quality of life as well as in daily school and family activities.
- Subjects
EQUESTRIANISM; ATTENTION-deficit hyperactivity disorder; QUALITY of life; ATTENTION span; TEENAGERS
- Publication
Multitemas, 2019, Vol 24, Issue 57, p195
- ISSN
1414-512X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.20435/multi.v24i57.2137