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Possibilities of use of canistherapy in prevention and treatment
Authors: J. Malinčíková 1,2; V. Talafa 1; J. Pudich 1; R. Tichá 1
Authors‘ workplace: Klinika Tělovýchovného lékařství a kardiovaskulární rehabilitace FN a LF UP v Olomouci, Přednostka: doc. MUDr. Eliška Sovová, Ph. D., MBA 1; Centrum výuky odborných předmětů, FZV UP v Olomouci, Vedoucí: Mgr. Věra Vránová, Ph. D. 2
Published in: Prakt. Lék. 2012; 92(5): 284-286
Category: Of different specialties
Overview
The aim of this paper is to inform about a possibility of Animal Assisted Therapy made with dogs – canistherapy in prevention and therapy of various diseases. The work covers the description and definition of canistherapy methods and forms. Canistherapy influences positively in particular the psychic and social, but also the physical side. Important effects include e.g. activation, stimulation, motivation, delightful emotional experience, joy, relaxation, distraction from own problems, communication facilitation, psycho-social support, relief, blood pressure drop, mood improvement etc. The canistherapy take a part as a form of supporting rehabilitation. As a physical activity is an important part of cardiovascular prevention and rehabilitation.
Key words:
Animal Assisted Therapy, dog, canistherapy, prevention, treatment
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