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

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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.

Comparison of traditional PT to dance in people who have parkinsons disease to measure which
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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330 Brookline Ave
Boston, Massachusetts 02215
617-667-7000
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) is one of the...
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