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== | == Introduction == | ||
[http://www.physio-pedia.com/Parkinson%27s_Disease Parkinson's | [http://www.physio-pedia.com/Parkinson%27s_Disease Parkinson's] Disease (PD) is a progressive [[Neurodegenerative Disease|neurodegenerative disease.]] Common symptoms of PD are resting [[tremor]], [[Bradykinesia|bradykinesia,]] rigidity, mask face, and difficulties with [[Gait Re-education in Parkinson's|gait]].<ref name="Ventura et al.">Ventura, MI, Barnes, DE, Ross, JM, Lanni, KE, Sigvardt, KA, Disbrow, EA. A pilot study to evaluate multi-dimensional effects of dance for people with Parkinson's. Contemp Clin Trials 2016;51:50-55. </ref> Gait difficulties include short and shuffling steps, festination and/or freezing of gait, difficulty turning or walking backward, and impaired ability to perform [[Dual Task Gait Training for Stroke|dual tasks]] when walking. <ref name="Earhart">Earhart, GM. Dance as therapy for individuals with Parkinson disease. Eur J Phys Rehabil Med 2009;45:231-8. </ref> Individuals with PD are also at an increased risk of [[falls]].<ref name="Pickering et al.">Pickering, RM, Grimbergen, YA, Rigney, U, Ashburn, A, Masibrada, G, Gray, P, Bloem, BR. A meta-analysis of six prospective studies of falling in Parkinson's. Mov Disord 2007;22:1892-1900. </ref> | ||
A growing body or research shows positive benefits of dance for people with PD in both motor and non-motor areas, however further research is needed to clarify the mechanisms of these effects.<ref>Bek J, Arakaki AI, Lawrence A, Sullivan M, Ganapathy G, Poliakoff E. [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0149763419304415?via%3Dihub#preview-section-snippets Dance and Parkinson’s: A review and exploration of the role of cognitive representations of action.] Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews. 2020 Feb 1;109:16-28.Available:https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0149763419304415?via%3Dihub#preview-section-snippets (accessed 6.5.2023)</ref> | |||
Currently the medical treatments for PD, [[Parkinson's Pharmacotherapy|including medications]], do not fully address gait and [[balance]] issues<ref name="Gage et al.">Gage, H, Storey, L. Rehabilitation for Parkinson's: a systematic review of available evidence. Clin Rehabil 2004;18:463-482. </ref> and so exercise has become an important part of treatment. Four key areas of focus when designing exercise programs for PD as recommended by Keus et al.<ref name="Keus et al.">Keus, SH, Bleom, BR, Hendriks, EJ, Bredero-Cohen, AV, Munneke, M. Practice recommendations development group evidence-based analysis of physical therapy in Parkinson's recommendations for practice and research. Mov Disord 2007;22:451-460. </ref> are: | |||
#Cueing strategies to improve gait,<ref name="Keus et al." /> | #Cueing strategies to improve gait,<ref name="Keus et al." /> | ||
#Cognitive movement strategies to improve transfers,<ref name="Keus et al." /> | #Cognitive movement strategies to improve transfers,<ref name="Keus et al." /> | ||
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#Training of joint mobility and muscle power to improve physical capacity.<ref name="Keus et al." /> | #Training of joint mobility and muscle power to improve physical capacity.<ref name="Keus et al." /> | ||
Dance | Dance addresses each of the previously mentioned key areas<ref name="Keus et al." /> in the following ways, as suggested by Earhardt<ref name="Earhart" />: | ||
*The use of music to accompany dance movement can act as an external cue to facilitate movement.<ref name="Earhart" /> | *The use of music to accompany dance movement can act as an external cue to facilitate movement.<ref name="Earhart" /> | ||
*The use of specific movement strategies when teaching | *The use of specific movement strategies when teaching dance steps.<ref name="Earhart" /> | ||
*The need to control dynamic balance and respond to perturbations when interacting with other participants facilitates balance exercises. | *The need to control dynamic balance and respond to perturbations when interacting with other participants facilitates balance exercises. | ||
*Dance helps enhance strength and flexibility. It may also improve cardiovascular functioning if done at a sufficient intensity.<ref name="Earhart" /><br> | *Dance helps enhance strength and flexibility. It may also improve cardiovascular functioning if done at a sufficient intensity.<ref name="Earhart" /><br> | ||
The first study that examined the potential benefits of dance for individuals with | The first study that examined the potential benefits of dance for individuals with Parkinson's was completed in the late 1980s by Westbrook et al. <ref name="Westbrook et al.">Westbrook, BK, McKibben, H. Dance/movement therapy with groups of outpatients with Parkinson's. Amer J Dan Ther 1989;11:27-38.</ref> comparing dance/movement therapy with a traditional exercise program over a 6-week period of time. Since then, multiple randomize control trials, systematic reviews and meta-analysis have examined the effects of dance interventions on motor and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's <ref>Carapellotti AM, Stevenson R, Doumas M. The efficacy of dance for improving motor impairments, non-motor symptoms, and quality of life in Parkinson's disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS One. 2020 Aug 5;15(8):e0236820.</ref><ref>Hidalgo-Agudo RD, Lucena-Anton D, Luque-Moreno C, Heredia-Rizo AM, Moral-Munoz JA. Additional Physical Interventions to Conventional Physical Therapy in Parkinson's Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials. J Clin Med. 2020 Apr 7;9(4):1038.</ref><ref name=":0">Zhang Q, Hu J, Wei L, Jia Y, Jin Y. Effects of dance therapy on cognitive and mood symptoms in people with Parkinson's disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2019 Aug;36:12-17.</ref><ref name=":1">de Almeida HS, Porto F, Porretti M, Lopes G, Fiorot D, Bunn PDS, da Silva EB. Effect of Dance on Postural Control in People with Parkinson's Disease: A Meta-Analysis Review. J Aging Phys Act. 2020 Jul 31;29(1):130-141. </ref><ref name=":2">Kalyani HHN, Sullivan K, Moyle G, Brauer S, Jeffrey ER, Roeder L, Berndt S, Kerr G. Effects of Dance on Gait, Cognition, and Dual-Tasking in Parkinson's Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Parkinsons Dis. 2019;9(2):335-349.</ref> | ||
In 2001, Olie Westheimer, the Founder and Executive Director of the Brooklyn Parkinson Group teamed up with the Mark Morris Dance Group, a modern dance company that had recently opened a dance centre in Brooklyn.<ref name="Mark Morris">Dance for PD. About Us. http://danceforparkinsons.org/about-the-program (accessed 15 November 2021).</ref> Two dancers from the Mark Morris Dance Group, John Heginbotham and David Leventhal, started leading monthly classes, offered free of charge to individuals with PD.<ref name="Mark Morris" /> In 2004 the Mark Morris Dance Group began leading their classes in cities where the company was touring.<ref name="Mark Morris" /> Mark Morris Dance Group subsequently developed a training program for dance teachers and began offering free demo classes and teacher training workshops.<ref name="Mark Morris" /> The original Brooklyn program now serves as a model for Parkinson's dance classes in 30 U.S. states and 25 countries.<ref name="Mark Morris" /> | |||
Some studies have focused on studying the benefits of partnered dance forms, with an emphasis on Argentine tango and Adapted Tango in the literature.<ref name=":2" /><ref name="Hackney et al.">Hackney, ME, Kantorovich, S, Levin, R, Earhart, GM. Effects of tango on functional mobility in Parkinson's: a preliminary study. 2007 J Neurol Phys Ther;31:173-9. </ref> These studies demonstrated that not only was functional capacity improved but that participants were more likely to continue with a dance class than a traditional exercise program. | |||
== Potential Benefits of Dance in Individuals with PD | The cognitive and functional benefits of dance in people with Parkinson's are continuously researched, however, it is important to note the additional benefit of creating engaging and active Parkinson's communities where none previously existed. | ||
== Potential Benefits of Dance in Individuals with PD == | |||
=== Motor Benefits === | === Motor Benefits === | ||
Dance is shown to benefit individuals with Parkinson's | Dance is shown to benefit individuals with Parkinson's by enhancing motor function through stretching, stepping and balance.<ref name="Hashimoto et al." /> Individuals who participated in a dance intervention ranging from 90 minutes of dance per week for 8 weeks, to 2 hours, two times per week for 2 years, showed improvements in various outcome measures, notably the [[Berg Balance Scale]], when compared to a regular exercise group.<ref name="Arguiar et al.">Aguiar, LPC, da Rocha, PA, Morris, M. Therapeutic dancing for Parkinson's. Int J Gerontol 2016;10:64-70.</ref><ref name="McNeely et al." /> The motor improvements could be due to repetition, direction change, and step sequencing that are inherent in dance and transfer into effective, regular gait patterns.<ref name="Hashimoto et al.">Hashimoto, H, Takabatake, S, Miyaguchi, H, Nakanishi, H, Naitou, Y. Effects of dance on motor functions, cognitive functions, and mental symptoms of Parkinson's: a quasi-randomized pilot trial. Complement Ther Med 2015;23:210-9. </ref> Furthermore, basal ganglia may be activated during rhythmic movements and enhanced by the auditory cues in the music accompanying dance.<ref name="Hackney 2009">Hackney, ME, Earhart, GM. Effects of dance on movement control in Parkinson's: a comparison of Argentine tango and American ballroom. J Rehabil Med 2009;41:475-481. </ref> | ||
De Almeida et al completed a systematic review and meta-analysis focused on the effects of dance on postural control in people with PD.<ref name=":1" /> Compared to no intervention and other exercise interventions, dance had a significant effect on improving postural control over 11 articles. The improvements were found over a mean of 10 weeks of intervention. <ref name=":1" /> | |||
Dos Santos Delabary et al in a systematic review, that included 159 patients has found that dance leads to significant improvements on Unified Parkinson's Rating Scale III and decreased [[Timed Up and Go Test (TUG)|Timed Up and Go Test]] in comparison with other types of exercise. It was also significant improvements in motor scores in dance practice compared to the absence of intervention<ref>Dos Santos Delabary M, Komeroski IG, Monteiro EP, Costa RR, Haas.Effects of dance practice on functional mobility, motor symptoms and quality of life in people with Parkinson's: a systematic review with meta-analysis.Aging Clin Exp Res 2018 Jul;30(7):727-735. </ref>. | |||
=== Cognitive Benefits === | === Cognitive Benefits === | ||
The changing visual and auditory stimuli, unique to dance, facilitate cognitive improvements when compared to regular exercise programs for | The changing visual and auditory stimuli, unique to dance, facilitate cognitive improvements when compared to regular exercise programs for people with Parkinson's.<ref name="Hashimoto et al." /> A dance class creates an environment where individuals must control continuously changing patterns of movement to match the instructor. Dance has been shown to reduce the time taken to correctly complete the MRT (Mental Rotation Task) as dance aids in imagery formation and judgement.<ref name="Hashimoto et al." /> The attention required to anticipate movements, and respond to changes in music or instruction is unique to dance and can enhance the activity of the basal ganglia loops and frontal lobes.<ref name="Hackney 2009" /> This is supported by greater improvement in FAB (frontal assessment battery) and Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA).<ref name=":0" /><ref name="Hashimoto et al." /> When compared to traditional rehabilitation (balance exercises, gait training) there were moderate improvements in cognitive test scores, supporting dance therapy as being able to impact executive functioning .<ref name=":0" /><ref name="de Natale">de Natale, ER, Paulus, KS, Aiello, E, Sanna, B, Manca, A, Sotgiu, G, Deriu, F. Dance therapy improves motor and cognitive functions in patients with Perkinson's disease. NeuroRehabilitation 2017;(Preprint):1-4.</ref> | ||
=== Mental Health Benefits === | === Mental Health Benefits === | ||
Mental health benefits for individuals with Parkinson's | Mental health benefits for individuals with Parkinson's are exclusive to dance when compared to control and regular exercise treatment.<ref name="Hashimoto et al." /> The improvement shown in mood, motivation and enjoyment can be related to feelings of unity. There are improved AP (apathy scale) and SDS (self-rating depression scale) scores after dance intervention in people with Parkinson's.<ref name="Hashimoto et al." /> It has been suggested that dance therapy can decrease fear of falling through practicing position changes in a controlled environment.<ref name="Ventura et al." /> Overall, health-related quality of life and emotional well-being has been increased through dance for people living with Parkinson's.<ref name="Ventura et al." /> | ||
=== Additional Benefits === | === Additional Benefits === | ||
When compared to regular exercise and control groups, dance for | When compared to regular exercise and control groups, dance for Parkinson's yields greater gains in UPDRS (Unified Parkinson's Rating Scale).<ref name="Hashimoto et al." /> Please note that research is required to determine the optimal types of dance and parameters (i.e. frequency, intensity, duration) of dance to address specific motor impairments in people with Parkinson's. Personal, cultural, and social preferences need to be considered to improve adherence to the treatment program.<ref name="McNeely et al.">McNeely, ME, Duncan, RP, Earhart, GM. A comparison of dance interventions in people with Parkinson's and older adults. Matirutas 2015;81:10-16. </ref> | ||
== Types of Dance and | == Types of Dance and Parkinson's Outcomes == | ||
=== Style of Dance and Effects on | === Style of Dance and Effects on Parkinson's === | ||
The style of dance most prominently researched in | The style of dance most prominently researched in people with Parkinson's is the tango. Tango is thought to target major functional impairments in people with Parkinson's, such as walking backward, starting and stopping gait, turning, and changing tempo.<ref name="McNeely et al." /><ref name="Sharp et al.">Sharp, K, Hewitt, J. Dance as an intervention for people with Parkinson's: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Neurosci Biobehav Rev 2014;47:445-56. </ref> In a comparison of Argentine tango to American ballroom (waltz and foxtrot), both groups had significant improvement in balance, locomotion, and motor control. The benefits were greater in the tango group which also showed significant improvement in freezing of gait.<ref name="Hackney et al." /> In both a meta-analysis and systematic review, investigation into comparing different forms of dance to determine whether tango really does provide more benefits is recommended.<ref name="Sharp et al." /><ref name="McNeely et al." /> | ||
Below is a list of benefits specific to particular dance styles: | Below is a list of benefits specific to particular dance styles: | ||
*Irish step dancing significantly improved freezing in | *Irish step dancing significantly improved freezing in people with Parkinson's, while tango did not significantly improve freezing (as measured using the Freezing of Gait Questionnaire).<ref name="McNeely et al." /> | ||
*Turkish Folkloristic dance improved muscle strength and endurance (as measured using the 5 Times Sit to Stand).<ref name="McNeely et al." /> | *Turkish Folkloristic dance improved muscle strength and endurance (as measured using the 5 Times Sit to Stand).<ref name="McNeely et al." /> | ||
*Tango, waltz, and foxtrot improved scores in the 6 Minute Walk Test.<ref name="McNeely et al." /> | *Tango, waltz, and foxtrot improved scores in the [[Six Minute Walk Test / 6 Minute Walk Test|6 Minute Walk Test]].<ref name="McNeely et al." /> | ||
*Balance improvement is consistent in the literature, regardless of dance type.<ref name="McNeely et al." /><ref name="Sharp et al." /> | *Balance improvement is consistent in the literature, regardless of dance type.<ref name="McNeely et al." /><ref name="Sharp et al." /> | ||
=== Partnered Versus Non-Partnered Dance's Effect on | === Partnered Versus Non-Partnered Dance's Effect on Parkinson's === | ||
In a study of partnered versus non-partnered tango interventions for people with | In a study of partnered versus non-partnered tango interventions for people with Parkinson's, both groups improved in cadence, Berg Balance Scale scores, and comfortable and fast-as-possible walking speed.<ref name="Hackney Earhart">Hackney, ME, Earhart, GM. Effects of dance on gait and balance in Parkinson's: a comparison of partnered and nonpartnered dance movement. Neurorehabil Neural Repair 2010;24:384-92. </ref> Patients in the partnered class reported having more motivation to continue with the program and more enjoyment partaking in the class.<ref name="Hackney Earhart" /> To date, research comparing partnered to non-partnered dance is limited.<ref name="Arguiar et al." /> | ||
== Additional Resources == | == Additional Resources == | ||
Canada's National Ballet School is world-renowned for training ballerinas. Now people with Parkinson's Disease are learning to dance in the NBS studios. Watch this 10 minute video below.{{#ev:youtube|q4yXyZjmWMI|300}}<ref>bravofact. Synapse Dance. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4yXyZjmWMI [last accessed 30/9/2022]</ref> | |||
{{#ev:youtube|q4yXyZjmWMI|300}}<ref | |||
Why Dance for Parkinson's: | |||
< | {{#ev:youtube|4LwWkFHpve0|300}}<ref>Mark Morris Dance Group. Why Dance for PD®? | Mark Morris Dance Group. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LwWkFHpve0 [last accessed 30/9/2022]</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:29, 6 May 2023
Original Editor - Kate Moffett as part of the Queen's University Neuromotor Function Project
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Top Contributors - Kate Moffett, Samantha Church, Emily Murphy, Kim Jackson, Ilona Malkauskaite, Patti Cavaleri, Nikhil Benhur Abburi, Lauren Lopez, Lucinda hampton, WikiSysop and Cindy John-Chu
Introduction[edit | edit source]
Parkinson's Disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease. Common symptoms of PD are resting tremor, bradykinesia, rigidity, mask face, and difficulties with gait.[1] Gait difficulties include short and shuffling steps, festination and/or freezing of gait, difficulty turning or walking backward, and impaired ability to perform dual tasks when walking. [2] Individuals with PD are also at an increased risk of falls.[3]
A growing body or research shows positive benefits of dance for people with PD in both motor and non-motor areas, however further research is needed to clarify the mechanisms of these effects.[4]
Currently the medical treatments for PD, including medications, do not fully address gait and balance issues[5] and so exercise has become an important part of treatment. Four key areas of focus when designing exercise programs for PD as recommended by Keus et al.[6] are:
- Cueing strategies to improve gait,[6]
- Cognitive movement strategies to improve transfers,[6]
- Exercises to improve balance,[6] and
- Training of joint mobility and muscle power to improve physical capacity.[6]
Dance addresses each of the previously mentioned key areas[6] in the following ways, as suggested by Earhardt[2]:
- The use of music to accompany dance movement can act as an external cue to facilitate movement.[2]
- The use of specific movement strategies when teaching dance steps.[2]
- The need to control dynamic balance and respond to perturbations when interacting with other participants facilitates balance exercises.
- Dance helps enhance strength and flexibility. It may also improve cardiovascular functioning if done at a sufficient intensity.[2]
The first study that examined the potential benefits of dance for individuals with Parkinson's was completed in the late 1980s by Westbrook et al. [7] comparing dance/movement therapy with a traditional exercise program over a 6-week period of time. Since then, multiple randomize control trials, systematic reviews and meta-analysis have examined the effects of dance interventions on motor and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's [8][9][10][11][12]
In 2001, Olie Westheimer, the Founder and Executive Director of the Brooklyn Parkinson Group teamed up with the Mark Morris Dance Group, a modern dance company that had recently opened a dance centre in Brooklyn.[13] Two dancers from the Mark Morris Dance Group, John Heginbotham and David Leventhal, started leading monthly classes, offered free of charge to individuals with PD.[13] In 2004 the Mark Morris Dance Group began leading their classes in cities where the company was touring.[13] Mark Morris Dance Group subsequently developed a training program for dance teachers and began offering free demo classes and teacher training workshops.[13] The original Brooklyn program now serves as a model for Parkinson's dance classes in 30 U.S. states and 25 countries.[13]
Some studies have focused on studying the benefits of partnered dance forms, with an emphasis on Argentine tango and Adapted Tango in the literature.[12][14] These studies demonstrated that not only was functional capacity improved but that participants were more likely to continue with a dance class than a traditional exercise program.
The cognitive and functional benefits of dance in people with Parkinson's are continuously researched, however, it is important to note the additional benefit of creating engaging and active Parkinson's communities where none previously existed.
Potential Benefits of Dance in Individuals with PD[edit | edit source]
Motor Benefits[edit | edit source]
Dance is shown to benefit individuals with Parkinson's by enhancing motor function through stretching, stepping and balance.[15] Individuals who participated in a dance intervention ranging from 90 minutes of dance per week for 8 weeks, to 2 hours, two times per week for 2 years, showed improvements in various outcome measures, notably the Berg Balance Scale, when compared to a regular exercise group.[16][17] The motor improvements could be due to repetition, direction change, and step sequencing that are inherent in dance and transfer into effective, regular gait patterns.[15] Furthermore, basal ganglia may be activated during rhythmic movements and enhanced by the auditory cues in the music accompanying dance.[18]
De Almeida et al completed a systematic review and meta-analysis focused on the effects of dance on postural control in people with PD.[11] Compared to no intervention and other exercise interventions, dance had a significant effect on improving postural control over 11 articles. The improvements were found over a mean of 10 weeks of intervention. [11]
Dos Santos Delabary et al in a systematic review, that included 159 patients has found that dance leads to significant improvements on Unified Parkinson's Rating Scale III and decreased Timed Up and Go Test in comparison with other types of exercise. It was also significant improvements in motor scores in dance practice compared to the absence of intervention[19].
Cognitive Benefits[edit | edit source]
The changing visual and auditory stimuli, unique to dance, facilitate cognitive improvements when compared to regular exercise programs for people with Parkinson's.[15] A dance class creates an environment where individuals must control continuously changing patterns of movement to match the instructor. Dance has been shown to reduce the time taken to correctly complete the MRT (Mental Rotation Task) as dance aids in imagery formation and judgement.[15] The attention required to anticipate movements, and respond to changes in music or instruction is unique to dance and can enhance the activity of the basal ganglia loops and frontal lobes.[18] This is supported by greater improvement in FAB (frontal assessment battery) and Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA).[10][15] When compared to traditional rehabilitation (balance exercises, gait training) there were moderate improvements in cognitive test scores, supporting dance therapy as being able to impact executive functioning .[10][20]
Mental Health Benefits[edit | edit source]
Mental health benefits for individuals with Parkinson's are exclusive to dance when compared to control and regular exercise treatment.[15] The improvement shown in mood, motivation and enjoyment can be related to feelings of unity. There are improved AP (apathy scale) and SDS (self-rating depression scale) scores after dance intervention in people with Parkinson's.[15] It has been suggested that dance therapy can decrease fear of falling through practicing position changes in a controlled environment.[1] Overall, health-related quality of life and emotional well-being has been increased through dance for people living with Parkinson's.[1]
Additional Benefits[edit | edit source]
When compared to regular exercise and control groups, dance for Parkinson's yields greater gains in UPDRS (Unified Parkinson's Rating Scale).[15] Please note that research is required to determine the optimal types of dance and parameters (i.e. frequency, intensity, duration) of dance to address specific motor impairments in people with Parkinson's. Personal, cultural, and social preferences need to be considered to improve adherence to the treatment program.[17]
Types of Dance and Parkinson's Outcomes[edit | edit source]
Style of Dance and Effects on Parkinson's[edit | edit source]
The style of dance most prominently researched in people with Parkinson's is the tango. Tango is thought to target major functional impairments in people with Parkinson's, such as walking backward, starting and stopping gait, turning, and changing tempo.[17][21] In a comparison of Argentine tango to American ballroom (waltz and foxtrot), both groups had significant improvement in balance, locomotion, and motor control. The benefits were greater in the tango group which also showed significant improvement in freezing of gait.[14] In both a meta-analysis and systematic review, investigation into comparing different forms of dance to determine whether tango really does provide more benefits is recommended.[21][17]
Below is a list of benefits specific to particular dance styles:
- Irish step dancing significantly improved freezing in people with Parkinson's, while tango did not significantly improve freezing (as measured using the Freezing of Gait Questionnaire).[17]
- Turkish Folkloristic dance improved muscle strength and endurance (as measured using the 5 Times Sit to Stand).[17]
- Tango, waltz, and foxtrot improved scores in the 6 Minute Walk Test.[17]
- Balance improvement is consistent in the literature, regardless of dance type.[17][21]
Partnered Versus Non-Partnered Dance's Effect on Parkinson's[edit | edit source]
In a study of partnered versus non-partnered tango interventions for people with Parkinson's, both groups improved in cadence, Berg Balance Scale scores, and comfortable and fast-as-possible walking speed.[22] Patients in the partnered class reported having more motivation to continue with the program and more enjoyment partaking in the class.[22] To date, research comparing partnered to non-partnered dance is limited.[16]
Additional Resources[edit | edit source]
Canada's National Ballet School is world-renowned for training ballerinas. Now people with Parkinson's Disease are learning to dance in the NBS studios. Watch this 10 minute video below.
Why Dance for Parkinson's:
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Ventura, MI, Barnes, DE, Ross, JM, Lanni, KE, Sigvardt, KA, Disbrow, EA. A pilot study to evaluate multi-dimensional effects of dance for people with Parkinson's. Contemp Clin Trials 2016;51:50-55.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Earhart, GM. Dance as therapy for individuals with Parkinson disease. Eur J Phys Rehabil Med 2009;45:231-8.
- ↑ Pickering, RM, Grimbergen, YA, Rigney, U, Ashburn, A, Masibrada, G, Gray, P, Bloem, BR. A meta-analysis of six prospective studies of falling in Parkinson's. Mov Disord 2007;22:1892-1900.
- ↑ Bek J, Arakaki AI, Lawrence A, Sullivan M, Ganapathy G, Poliakoff E. Dance and Parkinson’s: A review and exploration of the role of cognitive representations of action. Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews. 2020 Feb 1;109:16-28.Available:https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0149763419304415?via%3Dihub#preview-section-snippets (accessed 6.5.2023)
- ↑ Gage, H, Storey, L. Rehabilitation for Parkinson's: a systematic review of available evidence. Clin Rehabil 2004;18:463-482.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 Keus, SH, Bleom, BR, Hendriks, EJ, Bredero-Cohen, AV, Munneke, M. Practice recommendations development group evidence-based analysis of physical therapy in Parkinson's recommendations for practice and research. Mov Disord 2007;22:451-460.
- ↑ Westbrook, BK, McKibben, H. Dance/movement therapy with groups of outpatients with Parkinson's. Amer J Dan Ther 1989;11:27-38.
- ↑ Carapellotti AM, Stevenson R, Doumas M. The efficacy of dance for improving motor impairments, non-motor symptoms, and quality of life in Parkinson's disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS One. 2020 Aug 5;15(8):e0236820.
- ↑ Hidalgo-Agudo RD, Lucena-Anton D, Luque-Moreno C, Heredia-Rizo AM, Moral-Munoz JA. Additional Physical Interventions to Conventional Physical Therapy in Parkinson's Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials. J Clin Med. 2020 Apr 7;9(4):1038.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 Zhang Q, Hu J, Wei L, Jia Y, Jin Y. Effects of dance therapy on cognitive and mood symptoms in people with Parkinson's disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2019 Aug;36:12-17.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 de Almeida HS, Porto F, Porretti M, Lopes G, Fiorot D, Bunn PDS, da Silva EB. Effect of Dance on Postural Control in People with Parkinson's Disease: A Meta-Analysis Review. J Aging Phys Act. 2020 Jul 31;29(1):130-141.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Kalyani HHN, Sullivan K, Moyle G, Brauer S, Jeffrey ER, Roeder L, Berndt S, Kerr G. Effects of Dance on Gait, Cognition, and Dual-Tasking in Parkinson's Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Parkinsons Dis. 2019;9(2):335-349.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 Dance for PD. About Us. http://danceforparkinsons.org/about-the-program (accessed 15 November 2021).
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Hackney, ME, Kantorovich, S, Levin, R, Earhart, GM. Effects of tango on functional mobility in Parkinson's: a preliminary study. 2007 J Neurol Phys Ther;31:173-9.
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 15.3 15.4 15.5 15.6 15.7 Hashimoto, H, Takabatake, S, Miyaguchi, H, Nakanishi, H, Naitou, Y. Effects of dance on motor functions, cognitive functions, and mental symptoms of Parkinson's: a quasi-randomized pilot trial. Complement Ther Med 2015;23:210-9.
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 Aguiar, LPC, da Rocha, PA, Morris, M. Therapeutic dancing for Parkinson's. Int J Gerontol 2016;10:64-70.
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 17.3 17.4 17.5 17.6 17.7 McNeely, ME, Duncan, RP, Earhart, GM. A comparison of dance interventions in people with Parkinson's and older adults. Matirutas 2015;81:10-16.
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 Hackney, ME, Earhart, GM. Effects of dance on movement control in Parkinson's: a comparison of Argentine tango and American ballroom. J Rehabil Med 2009;41:475-481.
- ↑ Dos Santos Delabary M, Komeroski IG, Monteiro EP, Costa RR, Haas.Effects of dance practice on functional mobility, motor symptoms and quality of life in people with Parkinson's: a systematic review with meta-analysis.Aging Clin Exp Res 2018 Jul;30(7):727-735.
- ↑ de Natale, ER, Paulus, KS, Aiello, E, Sanna, B, Manca, A, Sotgiu, G, Deriu, F. Dance therapy improves motor and cognitive functions in patients with Perkinson's disease. NeuroRehabilitation 2017;(Preprint):1-4.
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