Effects of dance therapy on the selected hematological and rheological indicators in older women

Abstract

Dance therapy modulates selected hematological parameters of older women; it leads to increase in erythrocyte count and hematocrit level. Dance therapy is reflected by higher plasma viscosity. Concentrations of fibrinogen and glucose are not affected by the dance therapy in older women, suggesting maintenance of homeostasis. Those findings advocate implementation of dance therapy programs in older women.

Dance Therapy in the Socialization of Individuals with Musculoskeletal Disorders

“…Based on a five-month programme of dance therapy, researchers analyzed its effects on certain haematological and rheological parameters in elder women. They proved a significant increase in the level of haematocrit and erythrocytes, as well as a certain increase in plasma viscosity (Filar-Mierzwa et al, 2017b). Although the rest of the biochemical indicators of health remained unchanged, the above-mentioned indicators confirmed the effectiveness of dance therapy for elderly women.…”