What does Research Say About Dancing with Parkinson's Disease?
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Movement encourages blood flow, which causes an increase in dopamine production. So the more you move, the more functional you can be!
Movement encourages blood flow, which causes an increase in dopamine production. So the more you move, the more functional you can be!
PD can cause symptoms of dementia. When you dance to music you know, it can promote memory recall!
PD can cause symptoms of dementia. When you dance to music you know, it can promote memory recall!
When you dance, you target the motor and non-motor symptoms of PD. That means it supports:
When you dance, you target the motor and non-motor symptoms of PD. That means it supports:
Overall Function
Daily Task Participation
Social Interaction
Feelings of Depression & Anxiety
Dance is a similar approach to holistic programs like LSVT BIG and PWR! Moves as it encourages large movements to counterbalance the small movement qualities of PD.
Dance is a similar approach to holistic programs like LSVT BIG and PWR! Moves as it encourages large movements to counterbalance the small movement qualities of PD.
Many dance styles are effective in promoting large, full body movements in those with PD. Dance styles that have had the most successes in recent studies are:
Many dance styles are effective in promoting large, full body movements in those with PD. Dance styles that have had the most successes in recent studies are:
Ballroom Dance
Argentine Tango
Tap Dance
Jazz Dance
Musical Theater
Modern Dance
Contemporary Dance
Ballet
Bottom Line:
Bottom Line:
Never Miss the Chance to Dance!
Never Miss the Chance to Dance!
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