Dance for People with Parkinson’s Disease : Systematized Literature Review
Lindström, Eeva (2023)
2023
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This is a systematized literature review about the effects and possible benefits of regular dance practice as a part of rehabilitation for clients with Parkinson’s Disease (PD). This thesis will be guided by the following research questions: “What are the effects of dance as a treatment modality for Parkinson’s Disease?” and “What are the benefits of dance for Parkinson’s Disease?”.
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a chronic and progressive neurodegenerative condition that affects movement and both motor and non-motor functions. It occurs when nerve cells in the basal ganglia, an area of the brain that controls movement, become impaired. Exercise and physiotherapy combined with medication, have been shown to control the symptoms caused by the dopaminergic neurotoxins and the loss of dopamine neurons, yet the causes of PD are unknown.
This systematized literature review analysed three (3) meta-analysis studies that contained in total of 24 research papers related to the possible benefits of dance with PD. Music has been shown to have specific benefits when it comes to the rehabilitation of people with Parkinson Disease (PD). Therefore, current knowledge of the benefits of music as a part of neurological rehabilitation for people with PD have been reviewed for this study.
The findings of this study indicate that dance can be seen as a beneficial method of rehabilitation for people with Parkinson’s disease. Regular dance practice can improve both motor and non-motor symptoms of people with Parkinson’s disease. Results show that dance may improve balance, co-ordination and gait. In addition, dancing is a social activity, whether partnered or non-partnered dance. The results indicate that dance may improve mood, reduce depression and offer peer support and a sense of belonging.
The results of this systematized literature review indicate that dance can be an enjoyable activity with a high attendance rate that may improve acts of daily living and quality of life for people with Parkinson’s disease.
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a chronic and progressive neurodegenerative condition that affects movement and both motor and non-motor functions. It occurs when nerve cells in the basal ganglia, an area of the brain that controls movement, become impaired. Exercise and physiotherapy combined with medication, have been shown to control the symptoms caused by the dopaminergic neurotoxins and the loss of dopamine neurons, yet the causes of PD are unknown.
This systematized literature review analysed three (3) meta-analysis studies that contained in total of 24 research papers related to the possible benefits of dance with PD. Music has been shown to have specific benefits when it comes to the rehabilitation of people with Parkinson Disease (PD). Therefore, current knowledge of the benefits of music as a part of neurological rehabilitation for people with PD have been reviewed for this study.
The findings of this study indicate that dance can be seen as a beneficial method of rehabilitation for people with Parkinson’s disease. Regular dance practice can improve both motor and non-motor symptoms of people with Parkinson’s disease. Results show that dance may improve balance, co-ordination and gait. In addition, dancing is a social activity, whether partnered or non-partnered dance. The results indicate that dance may improve mood, reduce depression and offer peer support and a sense of belonging.
The results of this systematized literature review indicate that dance can be an enjoyable activity with a high attendance rate that may improve acts of daily living and quality of life for people with Parkinson’s disease.