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Movement for multiple sclerosis: a multi-site partnership for practice and research.
Jill Sonke1,2, Julia Langley3,4, Bethany Whiteside5
1Center for Arts in Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
Arts & Health
|November 25, 2020
Summary
Dance programs for multiple sclerosis (MS) are emerging, building on Parkinson's disease (PD) models. This study outlines promising practices for safe and effective dance interventions for individuals with MS.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Rehabilitation Sciences
- Dance Therapy
Background:
- Dance programs for Parkinson's disease (PD) are established.
- Dance programs for multiple sclerosis (MS) are a developing area.
- This study focuses on advancing dance for MS programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- Introduce three dance for MS programs.
- Describe a multi-site partnership to evaluate and advance a dance for MS model.
- Present findings and recommendations for dance for MS programs.
Main Methods:
- Convening of program partners over 2 days.
- Sharing of program models and evaluation plans.
- Identification of challenges and promising practices for safe and effective programs.
Main Results:
- Development of promising practices for dance for MS programs.
- Recommendations cover partnership, movement approaches, and environmental/physical/psychosocial factors.
- A model for dance for MS programs was advanced.
Conclusions:
- Dance shows potential as a beneficial modality for individuals with MS.
- Recommendations are provided for safe and evidence-based dance for MS practices.
- Further development and evaluation of dance for MS programs are suggested.
