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The benefits of physical therapy for animals have been widely accepted in the veterinary community for many years. [10] [11] [12] However, clinical practice of physical therapy for animals is a relatively new field in the U.S. In Europe, equine and canine physical therapy have been widely recommended and used for at least the last fifteen years ...
Animal-assisted therapy is an alternative or complementary type of therapy that includes the use of animals in a treatment. [4] [5] It falls under the realm of animal-assisted intervention, which encompasses any intervention in the studio that includes an animal in a therapeutic context such as emotional support animals, service animals trained to assist with daily activities, and animal ...
Therapy dogs promote greater self-esteem in students and encourage positive interactions with peers and teachers. [40] Additionally, children with autism demonstrated increased verbal abilities and social interaction during therapy sessions when animals were present compared to traditional therapy sessions without them. [34]
Jun. 12—Emily Sullivan wants others to know the difference between service dogs and "therapy animals." Sullivan has Tourette's Syndrome, a disorder that causes uncontrolled repetitive movements ...
Recently, an interesting array of animals is being used for therapy.
By now almost everyone has heard the terms “Therapy Dog/Pet,” “Guide Dogs” and “Emotional Support Animal.” There are also “Seizure-Alert Dogs,” “Service Dogs For the Hearing ...
Equine-assisted therapy (EAT) encompasses a range of treatments that involve activities with horses and other equines to promote human physical and mental health. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Modern use of horses for mental health treatment dates to the 1990s.
Many types of physical rehabilitation and sports medicine treatments have been studied in humans and in animals enough to have some sort of evidence to support its usage. [ 2 ] Underwater treadmill therapy has various reports of efficacy, but it can be used for both rehabilitation and conditioning. [ 2 ]
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