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OCCUPATIONAL
&
​PHYSICAL THERAPY 

Occupational and Physical Therapy

LifeStriders' occupational and physical therapy treatment strategies utilize equine movement as part of an integrated intervention program to achieve functional outcomes. Equine movement provides multi-dimensional movement, which is variable, rhythmic and repetitive. The horse provides a dynamic base of support, making it an excellent tool to increasing trunk strength and control, balance, building overall postural strength and endurance, addressing weight bearing, and motor planning. 


Occupational and Physical Therapists
The Occupational and Physical Therapist is able to combine the effects of the equine movement with other traditional therapeutic intervention strategies to address academic, social and physical goals. LifeStriders' therapy offers nature based proven modalities to increase physical strength, balance, range of motion, endurance,  sensory integration, feeding skills, attention skills, fine and gross motor skills, and functional daily living skills in a progressively challenging and enjoyable manner. 


Why the Horse?
The horse's walk provides sensory input through movement, which is variable, rhythmic and repetitive. The resultant movement response in the patient is similar to human movement patterns of the pelvis while walking. The variability of the horse's gait enables the therapist to grade the degree of sensory input to the patient, and then utilize this movement in combination with other treatment strategies to achieve desired results. Patients respond enthusiastically to this enjoyable experience in a natural setting.



Specializing in neuromusculoskeletal medical conditions, including:
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder              
  • Impaired balance responses    
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Developmental Delay
  • Genetic Syndromes
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Sensory Integration Disorders
  • Speech-Language Disorders
  • Traumatic Brain Injury/Stroke
  • Abnormal muscle tone
  • Impaired coordination
  • Impaired communication
  • Impaired sensorimotor function
  • Postural asymmetry
  • Poor postural control
  • Decreased mobility and Limbic system dysfunction related to arousal and attention skill

Download Application: Therapy application

Therapy Web Application (WEB FORM)

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S11 W29667 Summit Ave.
Waukesha, WI 53188
​Ph: 262.565.6124    Fax: 866.404.3105
LifeStriders is a 501c3 public charity organization. All donations are tax deductible.

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  • About
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    • Impact Report
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    • Health >
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      • Occupational & Physical Therapy
      • Counseling
      • Life Coaching
      • Veterans
    • Social >
      • Social Skills Groups
      • Youth Program
      • Community Leadership Opportunities
    • Education & Resources >
      • Master Classes and Workshops
      • Online Caregiver Group
      • Advocacy Support
      • Referral Network
      • Supervised Internships
  • Volunteer
    • Volunteer
    • Training and Safety Videos
  • Donate
    • Donate
    • Campaign For LifeStriders
    • Sponsor a Horse
    • Stock Gifts
    • Amazon Smile
    • Wishlist
  • Events
    • Derby Days 2022
    • Triple Crown Team Races 2022
  • FEEDBACK