The Use of Dance in the Rehabilitation of a Patient with Multiple Sclerosis

Salgado, Raquel Gonçalves; Vasconcelos, Luciana Auxiliadora de Paula

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“…Dance is an emerging modality of intervention in rehabilitation research, that typically requires simultaneous engagement of cognitive, limbic, sensory, and motor brain areas with higher demand than other types of physical activity [ 12 ], thus the need to investigate its effects in physical rehabilitation for MS. To our knowledge, only two studies have reported on dance interventions for MS. The first was a case study that used improvisational dance/movement therapy to obtain greater postural and balance control [ 13 ]. This case study reported improvements in the clinical measures: Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS), Minimal Record Disability (MRD), and the Scripps Neurologic Rating Scale (NRS).…”

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Targeted ballet program mitigates ataxia and improves balance in females with mild-to-moderate multiple sclerosis

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BackgroundMultiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the central nervous system that causes ataxia and deficits in balance. Exercise-based therapies have been identified as integral to the recovery of motor function in MS, but few studies have investigated non-traditional movement interventions. We examined a targeted ballet program (TBP) designed to mitigate ataxia and improve balance in females with mild-to-moderate relapsing-remitting MS.Methods and findingsTwelve females with mild-to-moderate disability due to MS were assessed for study eligibility for the study. Ten participants met the inclusion criteria. Two were lost to unrelated health complications. Eight participants completed the TBP. The TBP met twice a week for 60 minutes for 16 weeks. Assessments included (a) the International Cooperative Ataxia Rating Scale (ICARS), (b) the Mini-Balance Evaluations Systems Test (Mini-BESTest), (c) smoothness of movement during a five-meter walk, and (d) balance in a step to stand task before and after the TBP. There were no TBP-related adverse events. Single-tailed paired samples t-tests and Wilcoxon tests were conducted. Improvements were observed in ICARS (p = 7.11E-05), Mini-BESTest (p = 0.001), smoothness of movement in the left (p = 0.027) and right (p = 0.028) sides of the body, and balance in a step-to-stand task in the back (p = 0.025) direction. Results yielded 42% and 58% improvements in the mean Mini-BESTest and ICARS scores, respectively.ConclusionsThis study adds to current research by providing support for a TBP intervention targeting ataxia and balance in MS. The TBP was well tolerated, improved balance, and mitigated ataxia. Clinical improvements were larger than those of previous studies on physical rehabilitation in MS with similar outcome measures.Trial registrationISRCTN ISRCTN67916624.

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“…Many kinds of dance such as jazz, merengue, tango, rumba, salsa, Ballet are reported for dance therapy [34][35][36][37]. For the therapeutic application of dance, dance therapy, free and guided dance movement, and dance movement were used as terms [38][39][40]. Time/duration was described as both the length of the dance class and the length of the intervention period [20].…”

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“…Some studies reported on participants that dropped out [34,35,37,39,41,42]. The number of participants not completing a dance intervention ranged from 2 to 7 participants, representing 20-44% of the original number of participants in the study group [35].…”

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Tango Therapy: Current Status and the Next Perspective

2018

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Dance is basically a complex physical activity which either casually or formally organized in which people take part for fitness, health and well-being, social relationships or competition and a worldwide human activity that involves complex whole body movements through space synchronized to music. Dance-related reviews of evidence have examined the effectiveness of dance therapy on psychological and physical health and well-being outcomes in patients with cancer, for schizophrenia, and on depression. Dance therapy was officially described firstly in 1948. The medical application of dance therapy was well reviewed in neurologic conditions. Dance has been used extensively for the treatment of gait and balance dysfunction in individuals with Parkinson’s disease. Especially, Argentine tango is the most frequently employed dance form in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. Tango therapy may hold promise as an intervention to improve gait, balance, and mobility in a variety of neurological conditions. Tango therapy was approached from dance therapy to the current status of medical application. A more systemic analysis of tango movement for proper and effective therapeutic application of tango is necessary for medical purposes.

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“…30 Results from the Minimal Record of Disability (MRD), the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS), and the Scripps Neurological Rating Scale (NRS) reflected decreased neurological impairment after the intervention. Qualitative improvement was noted in emotional states and control of balance, and she did not require as much support to walk safely.…”

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Therapeutic use of the Arts for Patients with Multiple Sclerosis

Gallagher

Béthoux²

2017

US Endocrinology

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People with multiple sclerosis (MS) face a wide variety of physical, emotional, and social challenges. A multidisciplinary comprehensive care approach is recommended for the management of MS and its consequences, and non-traditional treatments are increasingly considered by patients and health care providers, particularly for the promotion of wellness in the context of this chronic disease. Previous research has demonstrated the benefits of the therapeutic arts (art therapy, dance and movement therapy, and music therapy) in addressing some of the physiological, psychological, cognitive, social, and spiritual needs of patients facing a variety of chronic illnesses. Our review of the literature suggests that therapeutic art can be beneficial to individuals with MS, particularly in promoting self-efficacy, emotional well-being, and motor control. However, the body of evidence is limited, and further research is needed regarding the outcomes and mechanism of action of therapeutic arts in MS to better understand their role in the management of the consequences of the disease. KeywordsMusic therapy, art therapy, dance therapy, multiple sclerosis Disclosure: Lisa Gallagher and Francois Bethoux have nothing to disclose in relation to this article. No funding was received in the publication of this article. Compliance with Ethics:This article involves a review of the literature and did not involve any studies with human or animal subjects performed by any of the authors.Authorship: All named authors meet the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) criteria for authorship of this manuscript, take responsibility for the integrity of the work as a whole, and have given final approval to the version to be published.Open Access: This article is published under the Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial License, which permits any noncommercial use, distribution, adaptation, and reproduction provided the original author(s) and source are given appropriate credit. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological disorder which causes demyelination and axonal damage in the central nervous system (CNS), leading to various neurological impairments and worsening disability over time in a majority of affected individuals. MS is presumed to be an autoimmune disease, although its cause remains unknown.1 The direct and indirect consequences of MS often negatively impact activities, participation, and quality of life; and may lead to a loss of functional independence. In addition, comorbidities such as depression are frequently associated with MS.2 The comprehensive management of MS includes disease-modifying therapies, symptom management, rehabilitation, and lifestyle changes to optimize wellness.3 Patient empowerment and promotion of self-efficacy are important strategies in the management of MS. Individuals with MS have been encouraged to utilize coping strategies that are problem-focused and provide a sense of control. 4 It has been found that interacting with others and engaging in leisure activities can impr...

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The Use of Dance in the Rehabilitation of a Patient with Multiple Sclerosis

Cited by 28 publications

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Targeted ballet program mitigates ataxia and improves balance in females with mild-to-moderate multiple sclerosis

Targeted ballet program mitigates ataxia and improves balance in females with mild-to-moderate multiple sclerosis

Tango Therapy: Current Status and the Next Perspective

Therapeutic use of the Arts for Patients with Multiple Sclerosis

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