We are embarking on a new journey with Maelee.....Hippotherapy! No she is not going to spend time with a Hippo or learn about them....but she will be spending time with therapists and horses!
Hippotherapy is something I have been researching for a while now and after a discussion with Maelee's therapist we find this will only benefit her. I have heard some amazing stories in regards to this alternative practice and am beyond thrilled to get Maelee started.
Here is a website that explains everything about it!
http://cerebralpalsy.org/about-cerebral-palsy/therapies/hippotherapy/
Our goal is to help Maelee with her trunk control/strength, balance, coordination, sensory integration, muscle tone, improved gross motor skills, and the list can go on! There are so many positives to this choice of therapy that I can't even list them all.
We will be continuing with the traditional PT/OT/ST and CBRS at school as well as adding this....yes her schedule just keeps getting busier! I know that some people think we are crazy to add another thing to Maelee's schedule but this is the time to do it, so busy we will be.
Will update more when we have a date and time scheduled for our first visit! :)
Life doesn't always go as you have planned, but the ride is what makes it so magical! This is our journey with our 33 week preemie and all the life rides we have taken since leaving the NICU that 39th day.
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