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Physical & Occupational Therapy In Pediatrics Volume 15, 1995 - Issue 1
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A Study of Therapeutic Effects of Horseback Riding for Children with Cerebral Palsy

Joyce R. MacKinnon Associate Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, Elborn College, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada N6G 1H1
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Samuel Noh Epidemiologist/Biostatistician and Associate Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, Elborn College, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
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Judith Lariviere Paediatric Occupational Therapist, Thames Valley Children's Centre, London, Ontario
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Ann MacPhail Physical Therapy Lecturer, Department of Occupational Therapy, Elborn College, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
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Diane E. Allan Research Assistant, Department of Occupational Therapy, Elborn College, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
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Deborah Laliberte Graduate Student, Department of Occupational Therapy, Elborn College, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
Pages 17-34 | Published online: 29 Jul 2009

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