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DMT and Parkinson's Disease (Impaired gait (current medical treatments…
DMT and Parkinson's Disease
General Info
progressive neuro-degenerative disorder
results in reduced motor and emotional/social functioning
impaired balance
impaired gait
reduced quality of life
DMT may improve physical functioning and quality of life of patients who suffer from PD
Impaired balance
partner vs non partner dance? is there one that is more beneficial? - yes partnered
partnered dance = more stability to those who are more severely impaired in their functional movement
w/ partner patient may be able to challenge their boundaries safely -- may improve their own balance (individually)
3 point balance improvement on the Berg Balance Score (minimal detectable change in PD = 2.84)
Impaired gait
current medical treatments don't fully address the problems with gait (and subsequently balance)
DMT = context for many of the functional movement that individuals's w/ PD struggle with
walking (forward and backward)
turning
(risk of falling is high)
Argentine tango specifically: basic walking like steps may be a means to focus conscious attention on walking (therefore = improvements?)
Partner vs non partner? -- partnered = improvement in the min walk distance task
increased endurance
increased speed
increased "fast-as-possible" gait speed
applications in daily tasks (walking around home/garden, crossing the street, etc.)
Reduced Quality of Life
exercise = imperative with PD
Need a program that will motivate the patients because it is enjoyable and encouraging to do
In the partner vs non partner dance study the individuals in the partnered group showed the most interest in continuing the treatment after the end of the experiment
allows for improved social connections and social functioning
community based healing
participant satisfaction for education and tango was high and attrition was low in DMT group (compared to other treatment methods)
group dynamics are considered to be engaging and enjoyable