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Introduction to Hippotherapy for Occupational Therapy Practitioners

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1.  Hippotherapy is described as a: Treatment tool Modality Separate therapy Human Animal Bond

2.  Which of the following statements is true regarding the terms hippotherapy and adaptive riding? Hippotherapy is completed by a licensed therapy professional in conjunction with a professional horse handler. There is direct hands on participation by the therapy practitioner at all times. Adaptive riding is completed by a horseback riding instructor in conjunction with volunteers. There is occasional hands on assistance by the riding instructor and/or volunteer, with the instructor primarily teaching from the center of the arena. Hippotherapy is one tool incorporated into the clients' plan of care. All of the above statements are true

3.  The term hippotherapy refers to how occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech-language pathology professionals use _________________ in the purposeful manipulation of equine movement to engage sensory, neuromotor, and cognitive systems to achieve functional outcomes. Evidence-based practice Clinical reasoning Both A and B are correct None of the above

4.  When completing the evaluation, all of the following are true EXCEPT: Develop an occupational profile through interview or clinical observation prior to beginning treatment Do not include standardized measures as there are no formal standardized tools available for hippotherapy Complete an analysis of occupational performance, including a mounted portion Collaborate with families and clients on goals

5.  Risks of utilizing equine movement as part of the occupational plan of care include: Falling off of the horse causing injury or death Whiplash or getting stepped on Allergic reactions All of the above

6.  Not everyone can benefit from hippotherapy as certain conditions make equine movement detrimental, the equine environment unsafe, or increase the risks associated with this treatment tool. These precautions and contraindications include all of the following EXCEPT: Compromised head control Neutral sitting balance Uncontrolled seizures Unsafe behavior (running/wandering, fire setting, animal abuse)

7.  As a preparatory method, the horses' movement may be used to: Decrease spasticity Engage the child in a game of catch Encourage feeding the horse Teach riding skills

8.  An example of a purposeful activity intervention includes: Sitting astride as it allows the client to practice sitting balance Sitting astride as it allows the client to practice righting reactions Incorporating play or pretend scenarios All of the above

9.  AHCB stands for: American Hippotherapy Credential Board Association of Hippotherapy Centers Board American Hippotherapy Certification Board Affiliation of Hippotherapy Classifications Board

10.  Hippotherapy Clinical Specialist (HPCS) is a designation of therapists who have advanced knowledge and experience in hippotherapy. For physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech language pathology practitioners to achieve this designation, they must: Have been practicing their profession for at least three years (6,000 hours) Have 100 hours of hippotherapy practice within the three years prior to application Successfully pass the multiple-choice examination All of the above