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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Kinesiology

Background:

  • Dance interventions are well-established for Parkinson disease.
  • Recent research explores dance for multiple sclerosis (MS).
  • This review assesses dance's feasibility and effectiveness for MS functional, psychosocial, and participation outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and evaluate dance interventions for people with MS.
  • To determine the feasibility and effectiveness of dance for improving outcomes in MS.
  • To synthesize evidence on dance's impact on functional, psychosocial, and participation aspects of MS.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of eight databases and gray literature (inception-March 2022).
  • Inclusion of quantitative, mixed-methods, and qualitative studies on dance for adults with MS.
  • Appraisal using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool and parallel-results convergent synthesis.

Main Results:

  • Thirteen studies with 174 participants were analyzed.
  • Dance sessions (4-12 weeks, twice-weekly, 60 min) were feasible for mild-moderate relapsing-remitting MS.
  • Positive effects noted in motor outcomes; psychological and social benefits emerged from qualitative data.

Conclusions:

  • Dance interventions appear feasible and potentially beneficial for mild-moderate relapsing-remitting MS.
  • Current studies are generally of low-moderate quality.
  • High-quality research is required to confirm effectiveness across all MS types and disability levels.