time feedback [75]. Physical activity seems to be one of the most important factors in effective
CP rehabilitation or prevention of functional decline in older persons [76]. Small, lightweight,
body-worn accelerometers that are able to record activity over longer periods of time now are
available commercially. Body positions, movement and number of steps taken by the subject
are detected in the sensory systems by inbuilt pre-installed software. This pre-installed
software helps to extract data of the body’s movement such as no of steps taken, time, speed,
kilometers travelled and calories burnt. In our setup, we use a small, lightweight AM worn on
persons’ body for a particular period of time and subsequently monitoring the output and
fixing targets to achieve, thus acting as a biofeedback device for persons with severe CP
(Figure 9). This accurate measurement of free-living physical activity using advanced dynamic
acceleration and inclination logging technology allows medical and rehabilitation professio‐
nals to assess patient compliance with exercise and treatment protocols, and also patient
response to novel treatment interventions.
Figure 9. Tracking the training with activity monitor.
6.8. Hippotherapy
HT is a form of physical, occupational or speech therapy utilising a trained horse. The
movement of the horse affects a rider’s posture, balance, coordination, strength and sensori‐
motor systems. Recently, mechanical HT devices have been used in the rehabilitation of
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