Dance Exercise as Novel Complementary Therapy for Parkinson's Disease
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Parkinsons Disease |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Neurology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 40 - 79 |
| Updated: | 3/17/2017 |
| Start Date: | July 2010 |
| End Date: | December 2015 |
The purpose of this study is to gather data to see if so-called enriched forms of exercise
programs such as dance is more effective in improving balance and quality of life in
patients with idiopathic Parkinson's disease than regular exercise programs that are
currently provided by physical therapists.
programs such as dance is more effective in improving balance and quality of life in
patients with idiopathic Parkinson's disease than regular exercise programs that are
currently provided by physical therapists.
Comparison of traditional PT to dance in people who have parkinsons disease to measure which
is better for gait, balance and QOL.
is better for gait, balance and QOL.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosis of PD at least 3 years ago
- Less than 80 years of age
- Have gait and balance issues
Exclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosis of PD for less than 3 years
- 80 years of age or older
- Not have gait and balance issues
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