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DOLPHIN THERAPY

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DOLPHIN THERAPY

What is dolphin therapy?

With the dolphin therapy trying to improve the quality of life of both children and adults with complicated health problems, and especially chronic and psychological diseases

What it is for?

Relieves nervous disorders, especially in children such as ADHD

Additional treatment in children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Down syndrome Autism Epilepsy Depression, anxiety and stress Drug detoxification process, anorexia and

bulimia Provides benefits to pregnant women

HOW IT IS

PERFORMED?

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It is done through contact baths, through exercises, games and caresses between the dolphin and the patient. The effects obtained are perceived from the first day and stay up to six months after therapy, which consists generally of six sessions of 15 minutes, one day per week. 

HIPPOTHERAPY OR EQUINE THERAPY

It is based on the direct relationship established between the patient and the movement of the animal.

For diseases is recommended

hippotherapy or equine therapy?

  Multiple sclerosis. Autism. Down sindrome. Brain trauma. Muscular dystrophy. Behavior problems. Neurodegenerative diseases. Orthopedic diseases. Anorexy.

BUT EQUINE THERAPY IS NOT RECOMMENDED IN THE FOLLOWING CASES…

Objectives:• Improve memory and ability to pay attention.• Increase vocabulary and improve verbal communication.• To strengthen the muscles, improve balance and coordination.• They learn to take care of the horse, within its capabilities

TECHNIQUE

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 They are physiotherapy treatments in neurophysiological basis, performed with and on the horse under the supervision of physiotherapists specialized in this discipline. It is based on aspects such as body heat transmission horse to the person, rhythmic impulses and three-dimensional movement